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4,423 ft
Distance
254 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:07:59
Avg time
167 ft
Altitude change
351 ft
Altitude min
535 ft
Altitude max
358 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-55%
Grade max
57.1%
Grade min
2,602 ft
Distance climb
883 ft
Distance down
938 ft
Distance flat
00:07:59
Avg time

XC Loop (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Meehan Range
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12225 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3085 in E-Biking
    • #98404 in Trail Running
    • #50221 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Clarence City Council

An easy and pleasant climbing trail out of the MTB Park and west towards K's Choice (connector to the Meehan Skyline), XC Descent and the Belbins Road area of the Meehan Range trail network.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 171 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026 @ 1:25pm (Australia/Hobart)
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Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:25pm
Jun 10, 2025
 Quite wet, and washed out in a few points. Check Trail before sending it!
May 5, 2025 @ 6:37pm
May 5, 2025
 tree across trail about halfway up
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        Directions to xc-loop-upper trailhead (-42.853540, 147.403830)

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        Dec 27, 2019 @ 2:19pm
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        May 5, 2025 @ 6:37pm
        May 5, 2025

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        XC Loop Upper
        11:13 | 477 | Nov 24, 2018 , Hobart

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        Frequently Asked Questions About XC Loop (upper)

        ▼ Where is XC Loop (upper) located?
        XC Loop (upper) is located in Meehan Range, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Meehan Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.85354, 147.40383.
        ▼ How hard is XC Loop (upper)?
        XC Loop (upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC Loop (upper)?
        XC Loop (upper) has 254 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 351 ft to 535 ft.
        ▼ Is XC Loop (upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, XC Loop (upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is XC Loop (upper)?
        XC Loop (upper) is 4,423 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC Loop (upper)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on XC Loop (upper). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XC Loop (upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XC Loop (upper) are:
        • July (212 activities)
        • February (189 activities)
        • May (150 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access XC Loop (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC Loop (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride XC Loop (upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride XC Loop (upper). The trail is 4,423 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is XC Loop (upper)?
        XC Loop (upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 13,113 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,106 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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