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3.1 miles
Distance
553 ft
Climb
-409 ft
Descent
1,145 ft
High Point
144 ft
Altitude change
861 ft
Altitude min
915 ft
Altitude start
1,060 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-32.9%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,053 ft
Distance flat

The Watcher Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wellington National Park
    Collie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #214407 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42053 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks and Wildlife Service Wellington District Office (Collie)

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The Watcher is a 5 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Collie. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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The Watcher Trail Reports

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Feb 19, 2026 @ 11:12pm (Australia/Perth)
Feb 19, 2026
 Come ride
Dec 2, 2025 @ 5:04pm (Australia/Perth)
Dec 2, 2025
 The sign at the trailhead says this trail is named for the views. Unfortunately, the trail was too overgrown, so it was head down ducking...
Aug 22, 2025 @ 5:45pm
Aug 22, 2025
Jul 26, 2025 @ 9:15pm
Jul 26, 2025
 Mint
May 24, 2025 @ 9:28am
May 24, 2025
 One of the descents has a log poking at you which is less than ideal, the trail is guiding you towards it too.
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        milescattach
        The Watcher is a janky, rough, old-school XC trail that feels more like a technical challenge than a flow ride.

        It’s steep and uneven in sections, with loose, awkward terrain that demands constant attention and solid bike handling. There’s no real rhythm or flow, just short, punchy efforts and technical climbs.

        Top end of blue and edging into black in places. A proper fitness and skill workout rather than a cruisy trail.
        Munka9
        This is proper steep in sections. It is almost blue... when the surface is loose, your average intermediate rider will struggle.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is The Watcher located?
        The Watcher is located in Wellington National Park, Collie, Australia. It is part of the Wellington National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.39117, 115.92412.
        ▼ How hard is The Watcher?
        The Watcher is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Watcher?
        The Watcher has 553 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 409 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 861 ft to 1,145 ft.
        ▼ Is The Watcher a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Watcher is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Watcher?
        The Watcher is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Watcher?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Watcher. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access The Watcher? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Watcher are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is The Watcher?
        The Watcher is a moderately popular trail. There have been 274 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 253 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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