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1.1 miles
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-381 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-376 ft
Altitude change
943 ft
Altitude min
1,320 ft
Altitude max
1,320 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
5,266 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Wheel Nuts Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Erica MTB Park - Western Trails
    Erica
  • Ref Number
    #4
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106897 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26813 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,012 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,817 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    DEECA

Gravity Enduro trail, fairly flat and flowy at the top, turning into a steep and rocky descent down the mountainside once you cross the Tyres Junction Rail Trail. Trail exits at the corner of Telbit Rd/Telecom Trk for a shuttle pickup.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Wheel Nuts Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 2:57am (Australia/Melbourne)
Aug 14, 2026
 reporter
Track cleared and leaf blown in perfect condition
Apr 26, 2025 @ 11:43pm
Apr 26, 2025
 reporter
Gippsland MTB Club working bee. Trail has been groomed top to bottom and is in great condition!
May 22, 2024 @ 4:45am
May 22, 2024
 reporter
Trail brush cut and leaf blown. Some berms and features reshaped and puddles drained.
May 10, 2022 @ 1:23am
May 10, 2022
 reporter
Trail has been cleared of fallen trees, brush cut and leaf blown! In great condition!
Dec 14, 2021 @ 11:59pm
Dec 14, 2021
 reporter
Wheelnuts has been cleared and leaf blown. Currently perfect conditions!
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Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wheel Nuts located?
      Wheel Nuts is located in Erica MTB Park - Western Trails, Erica, Australia. It is part of the Erica MTB Park - Western Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.98711, 146.36453.
      ▼ How hard is Wheel Nuts?
      Wheel Nuts is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wheel Nuts?
      Wheel Nuts has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 381 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 943 ft to 1,320 ft.
      ▼ Is Wheel Nuts a point to point trail?
      Yes, Wheel Nuts is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wheel Nuts?
      Wheel Nuts is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wheel Nuts?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wheel Nuts. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wheel Nuts? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wheel Nuts are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wheel Nuts?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Wheel Nuts. 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 Wheel Nuts?
      Wheel Nuts is a very popular trail. There have been 153 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 201 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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