more stats
951 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
374 ft
Altitude max
307 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
735 ft
Distance climb
138 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:33
Avg time

The Straw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50158 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24153 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,422 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,602 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Corporation of New South Wales

This is the b-line track up Camelback which is not as harsh on the legs but has some tight switchbacks to make you work for it.

Tags

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 638 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
update trails status or condition

The Straw Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:23am (Australia/Sydney)
Mar 27, 2026
Jan 11, 2026 @ 11:00am (Australia/Sydney)
Jan 10, 2026
Dec 21, 2025 @ 9:55am (Australia/Sydney)
Dec 20, 2025
Overall there was a significant amount of leaf litter and branches and sticks over the track. Must have been a while between working bees.
Dec 7, 2025 @ 7:49am (Australia/Sydney)
Dec 6, 2025
Jun 9, 2025 @ 9:35am
Jun 9, 2025
more »
Status:
on Mar 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (5,708)
close
      Directions to the-straw trailhead (-33.012230, 151.454250)

      Photos

      No photos have been added for The Straw yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for The Straw yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      Awaba Loop Featured
      ★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 995 ft • 17 • Loop •
      The Red Loop covers all the trails at Awaba with the exception of the downhill and Development Trails. The...
      6 miles • 1,035 ft • 14 • Race •
      Shimano GP returns to Awaba for the 10th year. Race course will be the red loop but with the inclusion of...
      6 miles • 1,002 ft • 14 • Loop • Race •
      Established with Shimano Australia in 2009, the Mountain Bike Grand Prix is cross-country racing at its...
      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Straw located?
      The Straw 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 -33.01223, 151.45425.
      ▼ How hard is The Straw?
      The Straw is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Straw?
      The Straw has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 307 ft to 374 ft.
      ▼ Is The Straw a point to point trail?
      The Straw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Straw?
      The Straw is 951 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Straw?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Straw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Straw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Straw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Straw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Straw. The trail is 951 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Straw?
      The Straw is a very popular trail. There have been 4,873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,708 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.