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2,493 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
391 ft
Altitude min
468 ft
Altitude max
459 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
1,398 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
Avg time
Upper Blue Ring Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaDouglas Mountain Bike Park
Townsville -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonApr-Dec
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Face
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Year Opened2007
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Land Owner
Old school single track, with tight climbing turns, rock armoured sections and solid wooden bridges.
source: Rockwheelers Website
Access Info
Connects JCU Summit trail junction to The long way Lower.
Trail Supporters
- Steve Clarke
since 2013Maintainer - Kim Clarke
since 2013Maintainer - Graham Ward
since 2016Maintainer
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
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- 86 rides
- Last: Oct 22, 2026
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