more stats
1,726 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:03:42
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
15 ft
Altitude min
42 ft
Altitude max
15 ft
Altitude start
16 ft
Altitude end
-20.5%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
581 ft
Distance climb
610 ft
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat
00:03:42
Avg time

The Hill - Lower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    GFT
    Geelong
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23696 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #350 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,576 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a nice introduction to mountain biking trails. This is a short trail that is great for kids to try. May be wet at times.

Access Info

There are 3 trailheads - 2 accessible by car and 1 from a path. There's a trailhead on Newcastle Street and the other one is on Candle Place. The path trailhead is on Shannon Avenue. Park is open from sunrise to sunset.

Tags
Kid friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
All
  • 48 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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The Hill - Lower... Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2024 @ 2:58pm
Apr 11, 2024
 Great place for new riders to build up their skills.
Oct 14, 2023 @ 8:44pm
Oct 14, 2023
Trail still has debris in some places. Made an audit for the council and picked up some rubbish.
Sep 23, 2023 @ 1:53am
Sep 23, 2023
 Trail is covered in debris in some places. Foliage needs to be trimmed.
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Status:
on Apr 11, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Hill - Lower Loop located?
      The Hill - Lower Loop is located in GFT, Geelong, Australia. It is part of the GFT trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.16037, 144.33377.
      ▼ How hard is The Hill - Lower Loop?
      The Hill - Lower Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Hill - Lower Loop?
      The Hill - Lower Loop has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 15 ft to 42 ft.
      ▼ Is The Hill - Lower Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Hill - Lower Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Hill - Lower Loop?
      The Hill - Lower Loop is 1,726 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Hill - Lower Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Hill - Lower Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Hill - Lower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Hill - Lower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Hill - Lower Loop?
      The estimated time to ride The Hill - Lower Loop is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,726 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is The Hill - Lower Loop?
      The Hill - Lower Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 432 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 911 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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