more stats
1,440 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
552 ft
Altitude min
598 ft
Altitude max
572 ft
Altitude start
554 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
574 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

Vertigo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nerang National Park
    Gold Coast
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61143 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18849 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,942 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,191 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Following Bailys westward leads to Vertigo then Terminator. The difficulty levels on all of these trails is comparably the same. Difficulty rating is primarily due to fall height exposure.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Exposure

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,035 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Directions to vertigo-49815 trailhead (-27.979830, 153.300350)
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      2:42 | 369 | Sep 23, 2023 , Gold Coast
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      3:04 | 523 | Aug 10, 2020 , Gold Coast

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Tree down on trail 2/3rds of the way through

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vertigo located?
      Vertigo is located in Nerang National Park, Gold Coast, Australia. It is part of the Nerang National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.97983, 153.30035.
      ▼ How hard is Vertigo?
      Vertigo is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vertigo?
      Vertigo has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 552 ft to 598 ft.
      ▼ Is Vertigo a point to point trail?
      Vertigo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vertigo?
      Vertigo is 1,440 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vertigo?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Vertigo. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Vertigo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vertigo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vertigo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Vertigo. The trail is 1,440 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vertigo?
      Vertigo is a very popular trail. There have been 6,408 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,888 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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