more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-435 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
-298 ft
Altitude change
557 ft
Altitude min
902 ft
Altitude max
882 ft
Altitude start
584 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-41.8%
Grade max
28.1%
Grade min
2,503 ft
Distance climb
5,066 ft
Distance down
1,335 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
Avg time

Woodhooker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sheffield Forest
    Sheffield
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39445 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,897 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Log Ride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Kentish Council

Woodhooker leads off the eastern trail node and climbs a short while before an ever increasing and fun descent down to Redwater Creek then crosses to meet Ewoks trail

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 153 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
update trails status or condition

Woodhooker Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Nov 2, 2025 @ 8:59am (Australia/Hobart)
Nov 1, 2025
Riding well
Oct 18, 2025 @ 10:00am (Australia/Hobart)
Oct 17, 2025
All clear and riding great
Jul 12, 2025 @ 9:23am
Jul 12, 2025
One big branch partly blocking the trail up the top of the descent
Mar 30, 2025 @ 9:20am
Mar 30, 2025
Dry and fast
Mar 3, 2025 @ 9:18am
Mar 3, 2025
very fast run
more »
Status:
on Nov 2, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (909)
close
      Directions to woodhooker trailhead (-41.359380, 146.384240)

      Photos

      7 more »
      mtb
      55 |
      Jan 8, 2022 @ 11:02pm
      Jan 8, 2022
      mtb
      120 |
      Jun 13, 2021 @ 2:17am
      Jun 13, 2021
      mtb
      133 |
      Mar 16, 2021 @ 5:46pm
      Mar 16, 2021
      mtb
      110 |
      Mar 14, 2021 @ 12:00am
      Mar 14, 2021

      Videos

      1 more »
      Woodhooker
      mtb
      8:52 | 433 | Apr 29, 2021 , Sheffield

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.0 • 29 miles • 2,936 ft • 18 •
      21 miles • 2,895 ft • 20 •
      A solid 33km loop through the best trails in the Badgers Range.
      12 miles • 1,860 ft • 11 •
      A clockwise loop around the Wild Mersey Trails.
      4.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      Kbrpkenny
      Take care, this trail is often rode in reverse direction as there is no mtb trail back to Railton.
      Please observe the intended direction to avoid “head ons”

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By streddazTF Pro CCMBC & contributors
      • #355652 - 1,626 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Woodhooker located?
      Woodhooker is located in Sheffield Forest, Sheffield, Australia. It is part of the Sheffield Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.35938, 146.38424.
      ▼ How hard is Woodhooker?
      Woodhooker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Woodhooker?
      Woodhooker has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 435 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 557 ft to 902 ft.
      ▼ Is Woodhooker a point to point trail?
      Yes, Woodhooker is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Woodhooker?
      Woodhooker is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Woodhooker?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Woodhooker. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Woodhooker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Woodhooker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Woodhooker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Woodhooker. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Woodhooker?
      Woodhooker is a very popular trail. There have been 928 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 909 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.