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3,967 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-590 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
-518 ft
Altitude change
2,208 ft
Altitude min
2,726 ft
Altitude max
2,726 ft
Altitude start
2,208 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-72.2%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
676 ft
Distance climb
2,848 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:05:46
Avg time

Waratah Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maydena Bike Park
    Maydena
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27389 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48052 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    MBP

As the local geology changes from dolerite to limestone, Waratah finds its flow Keep an eye out for a few short technical sections, otherwise relax and enjoy the berms. Waratah is a great warm up for our upper mountain trails, while also providing access to some of our most popular mid-mountain trails.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026 @ 6:39pm (Australia/Hobart)
Mar 23, 2026
 Needs maintenance don’t waste your time on this one
Feb 14, 2025 @ 8:48pm
Feb 14, 2025
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Feb 14, 2025 @ 11:23am
Feb 14, 2025
Rejected
Feb 2, 2025 @ 2:34pm
Feb 2, 2025
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Sep 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Sep 27, 2024
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Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to waratah trailhead (-42.769780, 146.647690)
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        youtuber Waratah Gets Wicked \\ Maydena Bike Park
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        6:02 | 263 | Mar 18, 2023 , Maydena
        Sliding Down Waratah
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        5:15 | 15 | Jun 14, 2026 , Maydena
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        5:01 | 9 | Jun 14, 2026 , Maydena
        youtuber this BIKEPARK is going Worldwide!! TD4
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        20:32 | 50 | Apr 21, 2025 , Maydena

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        Weekend Ride At MBP
        ★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 7,517 ft • 35 •
        a fun weekend of riding. nothing to technical. all fun and flowy.
        40
        Tas Gravity Enduro Maydena Round 4 2025/2026
        12 miles • 2,892 ft • 44 • Race •
        Round 4 of the Dales of Derby Tas Gravity Enduro Series from Maydena Bike Park, Powered by SRAM
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        Tas Gravity Enduro 2025/2026 Round 4 Maydena Bike Park
        12 miles • 2,526 ft • 43 • Race •
        Round 3 of the Dales of Derby Tas Gravity Enduro Series from Maydena Bike Park, Powered by SRAM
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Waratah

        ▼ Where is Waratah located?
        Waratah is located in Maydena Bike Park, Maydena, Australia. It is part of the Maydena Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.76978, 146.64769.
        ▼ How hard is Waratah?
        Waratah is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waratah?
        Waratah has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 590 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,208 ft to 2,726 ft.
        ▼ Is Waratah a point to point trail?
        Waratah is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Waratah?
        Waratah is 3,967 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waratah?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Waratah. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Waratah?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Waratah are:
        • February (74 activities)
        • December (61 activities)
        • January (61 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Waratah? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waratah are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Waratah?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Waratah. The trail is 3,967 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Waratah?
        Waratah is a very popular trail. There have been 5,044 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,768 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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