more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
274 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:14:57
Avg time
245 ft
Altitude change
906 ft
Altitude min
1,151 ft
Altitude max
906 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
29.2%
Grade min
4,131 ft
Distance climb
955 ft
Distance down
997 ft
Distance flat
00:14:57
Avg time

Up Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sheffield Forest
    Sheffield
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #151232 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,426 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Kentish Council

This trail takes you from the Southern trail node and up to the lookout

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BermsJumpsViews
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 214 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Up Start Trail Reports

Status:
on Aug 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to up-start trailhead (-41.377750, 146.365960)

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      Dec 12, 2020 @ 2:42pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Up Start located?
      Up Start is located in Sheffield Forest, Sheffield, Australia. It is part of the Sheffield Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.37775, 146.36596.
      ▼ How hard is Up Start?
      Up Start is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Up Start?
      Up Start has 274 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 906 ft to 1,151 ft.
      ▼ Is Up Start a point to point trail?
      Yes, Up Start is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Up Start?
      Up Start is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Up Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Up Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Up Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Up Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Up Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Up Start. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Up Start?
      Up Start is a very popular trail. There have been 1,351 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,790 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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