more stats
2,448 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
82 ft
Altitude min
185 ft
Altitude max
164 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
512 ft
Distance climb
1,614 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time

The Haymaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142437 in Trail Running
    • #301569 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #673 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,712 in Trail Running
    • #7,576 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fast flowing trail through the Hay paddocks with great views across the ranges.. Connects onto Retrograde.. Avoid riding in the middle of winter when wet..

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 48 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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on Sep 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Haymaker located?
      The Haymaker is located in Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Melbourne trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.74503, 145.09654.
      ▼ How hard is The Haymaker?
      The Haymaker is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Haymaker?
      The Haymaker has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 82 ft to 185 ft.
      ▼ Is The Haymaker a point to point trail?
      The Haymaker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Haymaker?
      The Haymaker is 2,448 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Haymaker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Haymaker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Haymaker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Haymaker are:
      • April (5 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Haymaker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Haymaker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Haymaker?
      The estimated time to ride The Haymaker is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 2,448 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is The Haymaker?
      The Haymaker is a very popular trail. There have been 460 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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