more stats
4,938 ft
Distance
359 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:10:44
Avg time
322 ft
Altitude change
255 ft
Altitude min
584 ft
Altitude max
255 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
40.6%
Grade min
4,022 ft
Distance climb
541 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:10:44
Avg time

Updraft Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Goat Farm
    Greenmount
  • Ref Number
    Trail17
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99693 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248226 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,705 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #9,462 in E-Biking
  • 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
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Ride the semi-technical rock garden, steep pinch switchbacks and enjoy the heart rate updraft. This trail brings you to the back side of the nipple.

Access Info

Entry to Updraft is situated in between the exits of Blue Tongue and Tipping Point.

Tags
Rock gardens
Trail Supporters
  • Three Chillies Design
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 260 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Updraft located?
      Updraft is located in Goat Farm, Greenmount, Australia. It is part of the Goat Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.90784, 116.05119.
      ▼ How hard is Updraft?
      Updraft is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Updraft?
      Updraft has 359 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 255 ft to 584 ft.
      ▼ Is Updraft a point to point trail?
      Yes, Updraft is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Updraft?
      Updraft is 4,938 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Updraft?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Updraft. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Updraft? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Updraft are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Updraft?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Updraft. The trail is 4,938 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Updraft?
      Updraft is a very popular trail. There have been 1,823 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,095 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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