more stats
2,552 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
3,164 ft
Altitude min
3,214 ft
Altitude max
3,181 ft
Altitude start
3,215 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
1,276 ft
Distance climb
1,004 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:02:21
Avg time

The Strip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #367801 in Trail Running
    • #335879 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,363 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #10,512 in Trail Running
    • #8,402 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge

This section of trail follows the fenceline (keep to the left) along the edge of the pines before turning up onto the powerline easement and back into another section of pines. This section is very fast, open and, at the wrong time of the year, stinking hot.

Tags
BridgesWooden features

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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The Strip Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:23pm (Australia/Sydney)
Sep 19, 2026
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Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:09pm (Australia/Brisbane)
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 5:48pm (Australia/Brisbane)
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Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:48pm (Australia/Brisbane)
Aug 1, 2026
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May 11, 2024 @ 7:37pm
May 11, 2024
reporter Top half of singletrack remains closed due to prevalent treefall. Use firetrail under powerlines to avoid. Otherwise trail confirmed as open....
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-strip trailhead (-30.486860, 151.721030)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Strip located?
      The Strip is located in Armidale State Forest (Piney), Armidale, Australia. It is part of the Armidale State Forest (Piney) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.48686, 151.72103.
      ▼ How hard is The Strip?
      The Strip is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Strip?
      The Strip has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,164 ft to 3,214 ft.
      ▼ Is The Strip a point to point trail?
      The Strip is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Strip?
      The Strip is 2,552 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Strip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Strip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Strip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Strip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Strip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Strip. The trail is 2,552 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Strip?
      The Strip is a very popular trail. There have been 478 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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