more stats
1,906 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
00:02:23
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
142 ft
Altitude min
177 ft
Altitude max
143 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,175 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

The Shank Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Old Bar
    Taree
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #300290 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136135 in E-Biking
    • #427623 in Trail Running
    • #431396 in Hiking
    • #4983 in Dirtbiking
  • National Ranking
    #10,446 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,189 in E-Biking
    • #11,842 in Trail Running
    • #11,568 in Hiking
    • #29 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

The Shank is a 581 m less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Taree. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Shank located?
      The Shank is located in Old Bar, Taree, Australia. It is part of the Old Bar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.96193, 152.53953.
      ▼ How hard is The Shank?
      The Shank is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Shank?
      The Shank has 32 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 142 ft to 177 ft.
      ▼ Is The Shank a point to point trail?
      The Shank is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Shank?
      The Shank is 1,906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Shank?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Shank. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Shank? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Shank are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Shank?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Shank. The trail is 1,906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Shank?
      The Shank is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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