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520 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
2,801 ft
Altitude min
2,812 ft
Altitude max
2,801 ft
Altitude start
2,803 ft
Altitude end
0.521%
Grade
-6.726%
Grade max
10.431%
Grade min
219 ft
Distance climb
199 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Under the Wire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Kowen
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #243302 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92191 in Trail Running
    • #145357 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Under the Wire is a 158 m less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 15, 2020 @ 8:47pm
May 15, 2020
 The trails is closed and fenced now
Jan 6, 2020 @ 1:20pm
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Jan 6, 2020 @ 1:09pm
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Jan 2, 2020 @ 1:15pm
Jan 2, 2020
 reporter Closed for total fire ban until midnight Sat 4th Jan
Jan 2, 2020 @ 1:13pm
Jan 2, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Wire

        ▼ Where is Under the Wire located?
        Under the Wire is located in East Kowen, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the East Kowen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.31796, 149.36548.
        ▼ How hard is Under the Wire?
        Under the Wire is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.521%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Under the Wire?
        Under the Wire has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,801 ft to 2,812 ft.
        ▼ Is Under the Wire a point to point trail?
        Under the Wire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Under the Wire?
        Under the Wire is 520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Under the Wire?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Under the Wire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Under the Wire?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Under the Wire are:
        • October (7 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
        • June (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Under the Wire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Under the Wire are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Under the Wire?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Under the Wire. The trail is 520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Under the Wire?
        Under the Wire is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 147 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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