more stats
4,472 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-309 ft
Descent
00:07:13
Avg time
-277 ft
Altitude change
768 ft
Altitude min
1,064 ft
Altitude max
1,064 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
600 ft
Distance climb
3,396 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:07:13
Avg time

Tip Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    McRobies Gully
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51535 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23421 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,494 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,551 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Hobart

Fast and flowy descent to the Cascade Brewery. Either ride up Old Farm Road to access trailhead or break off from North South track at Junction Cabin.

Tags
Cafe nearbyFlowyRock gardens
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 503 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
Status:
on Sep 1, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2:09 | 729 | Feb 11, 2018 , Hobart
      Tip Top Start
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      6:03 | 1290 | Feb 11, 2018 , Hobart

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      DEZNEVA
      Tree across track. 28 Aug 2020. Not huge but too big for me to move...can push around on top side.
      Ollieeeee
      A fun trail with a few steep rock gardens

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tip Top located?
      Tip Top is located in McRobies Gully, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the McRobies Gully trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.88995, 147.27044.
      ▼ How hard is Tip Top?
      Tip Top is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tip Top?
      Tip Top has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 309 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 768 ft to 1,064 ft.
      ▼ Is Tip Top a point to point trail?
      Tip Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tip Top?
      Tip Top is 4,472 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tip Top?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tip Top. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Tip Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tip Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tip Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Tip Top. The trail is 4,472 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tip Top?
      Tip Top is a very popular trail. There have been 2,735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,665 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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