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1.2 miles
Distance
162 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:08:28
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
91 ft
Altitude min
193 ft
Altitude max
91 ft
Altitude start
194 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
4,426 ft
Distance climb
1,972 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:08:28
Avg time
The Ring Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSmithfield
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
The JCU Ring Road serves as a main arterial for wayfinding & access from the James Cook University (JCU) site through Smithfield Mountain Bike Park.
This wide, all-weather shared road runs from the university area, passing the World Cup Downhill Access Bridge, and continues all the way to the site of the old club area in the park, where the Nationals DH trail exits. Although the club site no longer exists here, the Ring Road remains a vital access corridor that accommodates riders of all abilities, including beginners connectivity and access to various trails within Smithfield Mountain Bike Park
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 134 rides
- Last: Oct 20, 2026
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