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1.1 miles
Distance
249 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:08:48
Avg time
245 ft
Altitude change
394 ft
Altitude min
639 ft
Altitude max
394 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-5%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
4,452 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat
00:08:48
Avg time

Upstart Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    O'Halloran Hill
    Adelaide
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87044 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102321 in E-Biking
    • #135248 in Trail Running
    • #341426 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,179 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,384 in E-Biking
    • #4,434 in Trail Running
    • #8,807 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    DEWNR

An introductory climbing trail (Dual direction for walkers and runners). Perfect for novice riders, children and beginners and featuring switchback climbing turns and basic obstacles for practicing climbing skills.

Tags
Family friendly

Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upstart Trail Reports

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May 27, 2025 @ 10:01pm
May 27, 2025
 Tree fallen on path
Feb 15, 2025 @ 9:33am
Feb 15, 2025
 Dry and dusty
Aug 31, 2024 @ 9:12pm
Aug 31, 2024
 Blocked by a fallen tree but there is a short (walking) detour. otherwise great conditions
Sep 9, 2023 @ 7:14pm
Sep 9, 2023
 Watch out for the snakes!
Sep 6, 2023 @ 2:16am
Sep 6, 2023
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Status:
on May 27, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upstart trailhead (-35.046670, 138.534370)
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      O'Halloran Hill - Upstart - Green
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Lzetts101
      Good climb for the legs just take corners wide

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upstart located?
      Upstart is located in O'Halloran Hill, Adelaide, Australia. It is part of the O'Halloran Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.04667, 138.53437.
      ▼ How hard is Upstart?
      Upstart is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upstart?
      Upstart has 249 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 394 ft to 639 ft.
      ▼ Is Upstart a point to point trail?
      Upstart is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upstart?
      Upstart is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upstart?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upstart. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upstart? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upstart are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upstart?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Upstart. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upstart?
      Upstart is a very popular trail. There have been 6,344 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,709 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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