more stats
3,425 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
218 ft
Altitude min
266 ft
Altitude max
260 ft
Altitude start
217 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
1,378 ft
Distance climb
1,220 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:05:43
Avg time

Torn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Belrose Bowl
    Sydney
  • AKA
    Tear it down!
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6332 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19600 in E-Biking
    • #138550 in Trail Running
    • #108377 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #340 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,262 in E-Biking
    • #4,558 in Trail Running
    • #3,607 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Torn / Tear it down
Rip Zone’s descending trail takes you from the Belrose Bowl valley trail node to Oxford Falls Rd.
“Tear it down” descent parallels with “Rip it up” climb and is an gentle winding lower valley trail taking you past two waterfalls.

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Family friendlyWaterfall

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 407 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Torn Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:09am (Australia/Sydney)
Aug 14, 2026
Jul 11, 2026 @ 2:04pm (Australia/Sydney)
Jul 10, 2026
 Tree has been cleared but track is slightly re-routed.
Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:16am (Australia/Sydney)
Jun 12, 2026
 Tree was down across track near end. Broke it up so bikes can be pushed around, but will require a saw to clear the tree from the real track.
Apr 12, 2026 @ 7:38am (Australia/Sydney)
Apr 11, 2026
Dec 13, 2025 @ 7:37am (Australia/Sydney)
Dec 12, 2025
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Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 miles • 599 ft • 9 • Loop • Race •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Torn located?
      Torn is located in Belrose Bowl, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Belrose Bowl trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.73633, 151.23054.
      ▼ How hard is Torn?
      Torn is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Torn?
      Torn has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 218 ft to 266 ft.
      ▼ Is Torn a point to point trail?
      Yes, Torn is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Torn?
      Torn is 3,425 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Torn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Torn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Torn?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Torn are:
      • November (40 activities)
      • December (28 activities)
      • October (27 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Torn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Torn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Torn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Torn. The trail is 3,425 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Torn?
      Torn is a very popular trail. There have been 2,919 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,280 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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