more stats
1,148 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
-86 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
450 ft
Altitude max
450 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-31.5%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
873 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:01:22
Avg time

The Markdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Awaba Mountain Bike Park
    Morisset
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #205561 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35042 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #7,830 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,449 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Corporation of New South Wales

From the top of Camelback Climb down to the merge with Little Falcon near the start of Wild Polly

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BridgesDropsJumpsSkinnies

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 141 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
Status:
on Mar 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Markdown located?
      The Markdown is located in Awaba Mountain Bike Park, Morisset, Australia. It is part of the Awaba Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.00961, 151.45379.
      ▼ How hard is The Markdown?
      The Markdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Markdown?
      The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 364 ft to 450 ft.
      ▼ Is The Markdown a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Markdown is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Markdown?
      The Markdown is 1,148 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Markdown?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Markdown. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Markdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Markdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Markdown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Markdown. The trail is 1,148 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Markdown?
      The Markdown is a very popular trail. There have been 578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 646 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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