more stats
2,533 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:06:12
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
87 ft
Altitude min
153 ft
Altitude max
152 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
1,388 ft
Distance down
866 ft
Distance flat
00:06:12
Avg time

The Far Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Sawmill
    Coffs Harbour
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #147311 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132909 in Trail Running
    • #126262 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Allows access across Pine Creek to The Sawmill area. Note the need to check creek heights before riding.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 40 rides
  • Last: Jan 2, 2026
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The Far Side Trail Reports

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Jan 21, 2020 @ 3:27am
Jan 21, 2020
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Dec 25, 2019 @ 6:29pm
Dec 25, 2019
 Super flowy and very well cleared and buffed trail. One of my new all time favourite trails in NSW
Dec 20, 2019 @ 3:29pm
Dec 20, 2019
 reporter As part of the State of Emergency, all State Forests and National Parks are closed due to current high fire danger and conditions until further...
Nov 10, 2019 @ 1:13pm
Nov 10, 2019
 reporter All State Forests within the NSW Northern Tablelands and North Eastern areas north of Nabiac are closed due to currrent wildfire emergency.
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Voiddroid
      Getting overgrown, almost lost the track coming in from Keoghs Road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Far Side located?
      The Far Side is located in The Sawmill, Coffs Harbour, Australia. It is part of the The Sawmill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.39412, 153.01677.
      ▼ How hard is The Far Side?
      The Far Side is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Far Side?
      The Far Side has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 87 ft to 153 ft.
      ▼ Is The Far Side a point to point trail?
      The Far Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Far Side?
      The Far Side is 2,533 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Far Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Far Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Far Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Far Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Far Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Far Side. The trail is 2,533 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Far Side?
      The Far Side is a moderately popular trail. There have been 158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 171 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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