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2,487 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:06:14
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
1,099 ft
Altitude min
1,144 ft
Altitude max
1,131 ft
Altitude start
1,142 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
34.2%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance climb
1,109 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:06:14
Avg time

The Rapids Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mystic Bike Park
    Bright
  • Ref Number
    #04
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78004 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75044 in E-Biking
    • #49071 in Trail Running
    • #107203 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hancock Victorian Plantations

Riverside trail, winding through old mining tailings and water races. Test your XC skills on the water race dip.

Disclaimer

The Rapids is a free MTB trail outside Mystic Park’s membership area. Trail reports on Trailforks help volunteers maintain it.

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 470 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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The Rapids Trail Reports

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May 31, 2025 @ 2:52am
May 31, 2025
 Tree down across trail downstraml side of adit.
Apr 18, 2025 @ 10:34am
Apr 18, 2025
Jan 9, 2025 @ 9:00am
Jan 9, 2025
 Tree down recently, need to push bike under.
Nov 24, 2024 @ 9:33am
Nov 24, 2024
 Perfect.
Apr 7, 2024 @ 11:49pm
Apr 7, 2024
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Status:
on May 31, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jul 20, 2021 @ 11:27pm
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      Oct 22, 2022 @ 4:54pm
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Loop 5 - Pine Planters (Purple) Featured
      ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 651 ft • 9 • Loop •
      A long and varied loop ride in pine and eucalypt forest, with rolling tracks in old mine tailings along...
      100
      Loop 2 - Rock Waltz (Turquoise)
      ★ 1.0 • 5 miles • 749 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Start with the A lines and skills structures around before moving up into the park for some very technical...
      165
      THULE B24 2017
      13 miles • 1,055 ft • 25 • Loop • Race •
      2017 event course for the THULE B24 - 24hour XC MTB race
      5.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Rapids located?
      The Rapids is located in Mystic Bike Park, Bright, Australia. It is part of the Mystic Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.75152, 146.97894.
      ▼ How hard is The Rapids?
      The Rapids is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Rapids?
      The Rapids has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,099 ft to 1,144 ft.
      ▼ How long is The Rapids?
      The Rapids is 2,487 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Rapids?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Rapids. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Rapids?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Rapids are:
      • January (31 activities)
      • December (22 activities)
      • September (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Rapids? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Rapids are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Rapids?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Rapids. The trail is 2,487 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Rapids?
      The Rapids is a very popular trail. There have been 2,830 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,856 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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