more stats
3,809 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:06:35
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
14 ft
Altitude min
68 ft
Altitude max
14 ft
Altitude start
26 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
1,562 ft
Distance climb
1,010 ft
Distance down
1,234 ft
Distance flat
00:06:35
Avg time

The Hill - Middle Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    GFT
    Geelong
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51829 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11532 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,507 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #653 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A green circle track, good for people wanting to experiment with downhills at the end. Please be careful of people on the trail slow or stopped - they shouldn't be there but it happens.
Trail maintenance is needed more often so be careful of holes.

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

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 81 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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The Hill -... Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2024 @ 2:58pm
Apr 11, 2024
 Great starter trail in good condition.
Dec 30, 2023 @ 11:31am
Dec 30, 2023
 Some rain ruts here and there. Some branch’s extending onto track. Very loose in spots but overall in reasonable condition.
Oct 14, 2023 @ 8:45pm
Oct 14, 2023
First TTF has a broken plank. Audited first 500m of trail before it started raining.
Sep 23, 2023 @ 1:53am
Sep 23, 2023
 Trail is covered in debris in some places. Foliage needs to be trimmed.
Apr 24, 2021 @ 10:14pm
Apr 24, 2021
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Status:
on Apr 11, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Great park for learning to ride MTB’s or practicing skills

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Hill - Middle Loop located?
      The Hill - Middle 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 - Middle Loop?
      The Hill - Middle Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Hill - Middle Loop?
      The Hill - Middle Loop has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 14 ft to 68 ft.
      ▼ Is The Hill - Middle Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Hill - Middle Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Hill - Middle Loop?
      The Hill - Middle Loop is 3,809 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Hill - Middle Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Hill - Middle Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Hill - Middle Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Hill - Middle Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Hill - Middle Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride The Hill - Middle Loop. The trail is 3,809 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Hill - Middle Loop?
      The Hill - Middle Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,426 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,130 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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