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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
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Activities
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Riding AreaGoat Farm
Greenmount -
Ref NumberTrail17
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#5820 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock 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.
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Entry to Updraft is situated in between the exits of Blue Tongue and Tipping Point.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 253 rides
- Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Directions to updraft-423746 trailhead
(-31.907840, 116.051190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Updraft
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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