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3,274 ft
Distance
-244 ft
Descent
00:04:06
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
1,543 ft
Altitude min
1,787 ft
Altitude max
1,787 ft
Altitude start
1,542 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
2,726 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:04:06
Avg time

Windlass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Djuwang Baring
    Creswick
  • Ref Number
    L3
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #174690 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19114 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,954 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,215 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Hepburn Shire Council

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AI Generated Description

Windlass is a 998 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Creswick. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop, jump, rock garden and wallride. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensWallride
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 231 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Windlass Trail Reports

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Oct 8, 2026 @ 10:10pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Oct 8, 2026
Jun 5, 2026 @ 2:29pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jun 4, 2026
Mar 13, 2026 @ 7:04am (Australia/Melbourne)
Mar 12, 2026
Trail reopened
Feb 8, 2026 @ 1:11am (Australia/Melbourne)
Feb 7, 2026
 Closed for plantation thinning operations. https://www.djuwangbaring.com/post/trails-closures-for-hvp-plantations-tree-harvesting
Feb 1, 2026 @ 4:57pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Jan 31, 2026
 Tree is no longer in the way. Thanks trail builders!
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on Oct 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to windlass trailhead (-37.434160, 143.920930)
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      Jan 22, 2026 @ 9:34pm
      Jan 22, 2026

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      2:28 | 452 | Jan 8, 2025 , Creswick
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      2:12 | 247 | Dec 10, 2025 , Creswick
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Windlass located?
      Windlass is located in Djuwang Baring, Creswick, Australia. It is part of the Djuwang Baring trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.43416, 143.92093.
      ▼ How hard is Windlass?
      Windlass is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windlass?
      The trail has 244 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,543 ft to 1,787 ft.
      ▼ Is Windlass a point to point trail?
      Yes, Windlass is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Windlass?
      Windlass is 3,274 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windlass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Windlass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Windlass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windlass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Windlass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Windlass. The trail is 3,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Windlass?
      Windlass is a very popular trail. There have been 974 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,491 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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