more stats
2,480 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-179 ft
Descent
00:10:40
Avg time
-165 ft
Altitude change
367 ft
Altitude min
547 ft
Altitude max
532 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-45%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
1,834 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:10:40
Avg time

Upper Whitey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69944 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35918 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,342 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #2,538 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    1995

Lower Whitey is one of the original old school trails in Rockhampton. It is tight, technical and rocky. Enjoy.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 204 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Upper Whitey Trail Reports

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Oct 2, 2020 @ 2:25pm
Oct 2, 2020
reporter Some unexpected ups that got me. Old school style direct trail to cactus. Couple of drops and wood drop feature with big runout. Easy enough....
Aug 4, 2018 @ 8:15pm
Aug 4, 2018
Feb 1, 2018 @ 11:54am
Feb 1, 2018
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Status:
on Oct 2, 2020
Very Dry
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-whitey trailhead (-23.330430, 150.557560)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Whitey located?
      Upper Whitey is located in First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve, Rockhampton, Australia. It is part of the First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -23.33043, 150.55756.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Whitey?
      Upper Whitey is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Whitey?
      Upper Whitey has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 367 ft to 547 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Whitey a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Whitey is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Whitey?
      Upper Whitey is 2,480 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Whitey?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Whitey. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Whitey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Whitey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Whitey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Upper Whitey. The trail is 2,480 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Whitey?
      Upper Whitey is a very popular trail. There have been 2,298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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