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4,268 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-276 ft
Altitude change
359 ft
Altitude min
639 ft
Altitude max
639 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
3,419 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Tip Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt Taylor MTB Park
    Mt Taylor
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43632 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5688 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    DEECA

Fast and flowy machine-built trail, jam packed with features.

Can be accessed off the fire road (Milkys Run) either at the top or mid point, or link in from Loosen Up/Time to Drop for a fun final blast back to the trailhead.

Access Info

Ride up the fire road (Milkies Run) up to Ledoux's Track, or ride up The Big Emu and then onto Milky Way trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 140 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Tip Run Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2025 @ 11:53pm
Jun 1, 2025
 Bridge works complete.
Jun 1, 2025 @ 3:22pm
Jun 1, 2025
Closed for bridge replacement works.
Apr 5, 2025 @ 1:43pm
Apr 5, 2025
Feb 15, 2025 @ 2:39pm
Feb 15, 2025
 bridge out at the bottom
Nov 19, 2024 @ 11:55pm
Nov 19, 2024
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Status:
on Jun 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tip-run trailhead (-37.698720, 147.571940)
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      youtuber My First Podium \\ Mt Taylor MTB Park
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      31:11 | 155 | Jul 7, 2024 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Mt Taylor Redemption Ride
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      4:07 | 456 | Oct 8, 2020 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Mount Taylor - Tip Run
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      4:50 | 28 | Oct 13, 2023 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Gabe's Track – Mt Taylor
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      10:58 | 355 | Dec 22, 2022 , Mt Taylor
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      1 Review & Comments

      Rodiebay
      Named “tip run” due to the enormous amount of rubbish piled up on the side of the trail. The fire road to shuttle it has had many loads unsecured over the years and was known locally for its huge water bars.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tip Run located?
      Tip Run is located in Mt Taylor MTB Park, Mt Taylor, Australia. It is part of the Mt Taylor MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.69872, 147.57194.
      ▼ How hard is Tip Run?
      Tip Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tip Run?
      Tip Run has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 359 ft to 639 ft.
      ▼ Is Tip Run a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tip Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Tip Run?
      Tip Run is 4,268 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tip Run?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tip Run. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tip Run?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tip Run are:
      • October (8 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tip Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tip Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tip Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Tip Run. The trail is 4,268 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tip Run?
      Tip Run is a very popular trail. There have been 1,090 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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