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4,052 ft
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:16:23
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
1,607 ft
Altitude min
1,719 ft
Altitude max
1,607 ft
Altitude start
1,614 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
33.9%
Grade min
1,522 ft
Distance climb
2,047 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:16:23
Avg time

Werpil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    La Larr Ba Gauwa MTB Park
    Castlemaine
  • Ref Number
    #5
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18508 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A steep and technical climb up a narrow hand-crafted track to the northern knoll is rewarded with outstanding views across the Harcourt Valley and beyond. The knoll is a great place to enjoy a break among the huge natural rock outcrops. You may also catch a glimpse of a werpil (wedge-tailed eagle) soaring on the thermals. The challenging but playful descent features extensive granite rock-gardens and chutes that make the most of the natural terrain. Please keep to the trail alignment to avoid contact with the moss beds on the granite slabs.

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Access via Girra (Trail 2) or the Northern Trail Hub

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 3, 2026 @ 6:26pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 2, 2026
Park closed due to bushfire damage. https://lalarrbagauwa.com.au/
Sep 23, 2024 @ 6:54pm
Sep 23, 2024
 Awesome view once you get to the top
Jul 30, 2024 @ 4:39am
Jul 30, 2024
 rocky, gnarly but great at the top
Jul 10, 2024 @ 7:23pm
Jul 10, 2024
 Really tough up hill, had to get off and walk a couple of sections but the view at the top is awesome. Coming down on the rocks is slippery but a...
May 19, 2024 @ 2:45am
May 19, 2024
 Good on an E-Bike with some technical climbing and descending. It’s a rough slog on an analog bike though.
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Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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        Directions to werpil trailhead (-36.988580, 144.291660)

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        youtuber La Larr Ba Gauwa Park - #5 Werpil
        7:20 | 74 | Sep 13, 2025 , Castlemaine
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        0:32 | 658 | Feb 8, 2021 , Castlemaine

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Werpil

        ▼ Where is Werpil located?
        Werpil is located in La Larr Ba Gauwa MTB Park, Castlemaine, Australia. It is part of the La Larr Ba Gauwa MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.98858, 144.29166.
        ▼ How hard is Werpil?
        Werpil is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Werpil?
        Werpil has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,607 ft to 1,719 ft.
        ▼ Is Werpil a point to point trail?
        Yes, Werpil is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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