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3,991 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-220 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
-190 ft
Altitude change
224 ft
Altitude min
427 ft
Altitude max
426 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
-4.768%
Grade
-17.593%
Grade max
15.118%
Grade min
678 ft
Distance climb
2,826 ft
Distance down
487 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
Avg time

Whip Snake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve
    Rockhampton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56447 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20151 in E-Biking
    • #5526 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,707 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,323 in E-Biking
    • #96 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2016

Loamy dirt loaded with jumps, berms and doubles.

Tags
BermsJumpsLoamy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 525 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Whip Snake Trail Reports

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Mar 3, 2026 @ 2:27pm (Australia/Brisbane)
Mar 2, 2026
 in excellent condition with new work completed making this fun on a whole new level
Sep 20, 2024 @ 10:34pm
Sep 20, 2024
 track cut and raked
Aug 4, 2024 @ 5:40am
Aug 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024 @ 12:22am
Jun 4, 2024
 very overgrown but still fun if you go slow
Oct 26, 2018 @ 12:58pm
Oct 26, 2018
 Flows well tho we need some rain.
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on Mar 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.63 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2018 6hr Senior course
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whip Snake located?
      Whip Snake is located in First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve, Rockhampton, Australia. It is part of the First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -23.32641, 150.55661.
      ▼ How hard is Whip Snake?
      Whip Snake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.768%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whip Snake?
      Whip Snake has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 224 ft to 427 ft.
      ▼ Is Whip Snake a point to point trail?
      Yes, Whip Snake is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Whip Snake?
      Whip Snake is 3,991 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whip Snake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Whip Snake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whip Snake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whip Snake are:
      • August (21 activities)
      • July (19 activities)
      • September (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Whip Snake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whip Snake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whip Snake?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Whip Snake. The trail is 3,991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whip Snake?
      Whip Snake is a very popular trail. There have been 3,998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,007 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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