more stats
1,503 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:03:29
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
351 ft
Altitude min
438 ft
Altitude max
351 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
919 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:03:29
Avg time

Whiptail Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #424924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248364 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #13,234 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #9,487 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020

A Blue one way only, uphill climbing trail linking to Ironbark Hub. Smooth new machine built with short, steep pinches. Switch backing up the contours and some little short rock armoring to contend with. Look out for the short cut A-Line, rock armored technical section towards the top. Built to re-establish Whiptail back up to Iron bark hub, after Gravity Ridgeline absorbed the old northern end. This new one way climbing trail has been built to allow riders to climb up to Iron bark hub from Keelback and Whiptail Junction.

Access Info

Entry Via Whiptail-Keelback Junction, Exit at Ironbark Hub.

Tags
Machine-builtRidgelineRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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      Directions to whiptail-up trailhead (-19.328080, 146.744920)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Whiptail Up located?
      Whiptail Up is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.32808, 146.74492.
      ▼ How hard is Whiptail Up?
      Whiptail Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whiptail Up?
      Whiptail Up has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 351 ft to 438 ft.
      ▼ Is Whiptail Up a point to point trail?
      Yes, Whiptail Up is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Whiptail Up?
      Whiptail Up is 1,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whiptail Up?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Whiptail Up. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whiptail Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whiptail Up are:
      • May (4 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Whiptail Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whiptail Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Whiptail Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Whiptail Up. The trail is 1,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Whiptail Up?
      Whiptail Up is a very popular trail. There have been 2,078 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,242 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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