more stats
1,509 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
66 ft
Altitude min
113 ft
Altitude max
71 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-24.2%
Grade max
29.2%
Grade min
531 ft
Distance climb
791 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:01:27
Avg time

The Hill - Upper Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    GFT
    Geelong
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #949 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4460 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #49 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #196 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A trail that is a bit harder than the other trails. Not recommended for first time mountain bikers.

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

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The Hill - Upper... Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2024 @ 2:58pm
Apr 11, 2024
 Slightly longer, with some features for kids to build up to.
Oct 14, 2023 @ 8:47pm
Oct 14, 2023
 First TTF has 2 planks missing on the down part. Trail covered in debris still as I didn’t have a broom
Sep 23, 2023 @ 1:53am
Sep 23, 2023
 Trail is mostly good but is covered in debris is certain places.
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Status:
on Apr 11, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      canusich
      Good little loop and not too difficult for beginner riders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Hill - Upper Loop located?
      The Hill - Upper Loop is located in GFT, Geelong, Australia. It is part of the GFT trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.15932, 144.3352.
      ▼ How hard is The Hill - Upper Loop?
      The Hill - Upper Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Hill - Upper Loop?
      The Hill - Upper Loop has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 66 ft to 113 ft.
      ▼ Is The Hill - Upper Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Hill - Upper Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Hill - Upper Loop?
      The Hill - Upper Loop is 1,509 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Hill - Upper Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Hill - Upper Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Hill - Upper Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Hill - Upper Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Hill - Upper Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Hill - Upper Loop. The trail is 1,509 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 - Upper Loop?
      The Hill - Upper Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 463 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,475 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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