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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
  • > 96%
  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
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Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
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  • Nordic Ski
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      Popular Trail Networks

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      East Kowen 90 4 1
      Stromlo Forest Park 43 22 10 12
      Sparrow Hill 56 9
      Majura Pines 14 18 19 5
      Bruce Ridge 19 5
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      Region Details
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      • 18

      Region Status
      Open as of Jan 23, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      518
      Trails Mountain Bike
      515
      Trails E-Bike
      29
      Trails Hike
      334
      Trails Trail Running
      362
      Trails Horse
      2
      Total Distance
      359 miles
      Total Descent
      40,689 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,192 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,928 ft
      Reports
      16,379
      Photos
      789
      Ridden Counter
      203,799

      Outside+ Logo Articles

      Video: Flying Down Rocky Trails in Canberra, Australia with Jackson Frew
      Aug 12, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Flying down a few of the local trails around Australia's capital.
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      Photos of Canberra Mountain Bike

      trail: Barry
      13 |
      Mar 26, 2022 @ 8:05pm
      Mar 26, 2022
      8 |
      Mar 26, 2022 @ 7:58pm
      Mar 26, 2022
      trail: Bogs and Logs
      296 |
      Feb 15, 2017 @ 5:34pm
      Feb 15, 2017
      trail: Bogs and Logs
      249 |
      Feb 8, 2017 @ 7:05pm
      Feb 8, 2017
      trail: Bombora
      606 |
      May 25, 2015 @ 6:59pm
      May 25, 2015
      trail: Pinot Grinio
      573 |
      May 25, 2015 @ 6:58pm
      May 25, 2015
      trail: Pinot Grinio
      356 |
      May 25, 2015 @ 6:58pm
      May 25, 2015
      trail: Bombora
      620 |
      May 23, 2015 @ 5:41am
      May 23, 2015

      Videos of Canberra Mountain Bike

      Kangaroo mob in Stromlo MTB park
      13 | Apr 2, 2022
      i got major bucked
      | Jan 7, 2022
      Headbutt a cactus
      trail: Trebuchet
      208 | Nov 25, 2021
      Tree Inspection
      trail: Trebuchet
      133 | Nov 21, 2021
      When you superman a bit too late
      trail: Vapour
      432 | Sep 18, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      user #2652773Krissykrissyaddphoto in Canberra, Australia
      Jul 6, 2022 @ 12:23am
      2 hours
      user #2652773KrissykrissyvotetrailMeanderthal
      Jul 6, 2022 @ 12:23am
      2 hours
      user #2652773KrissykrissycheckintrailScrivener Dam Carpark Link and 6 more
      Jul 6, 2022 @ 12:19am
      2 hours
      user #3100094gloverduncanriddentrailWallaby Run and 6 more
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 6:06pm
      8 hours
      user #3100094gloverduncancommenttrailLittle Seymour
      Jul 4, 2022 @ 7:38pm
      1 day

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      user #3100094gloverduncantrailLittle SeymourNarrow simple technical
      Jul 4, 2022 @ 7:38pm
      1 day
      user #2652773KrissykrissytrailSkippysTrailhead sign is missing so can take a moment...
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:17am
      Jun 26, 2022
      user #975762Jake-HannahreportBatcaveThanks for reporting this. We have arranged to...
      Jun 11, 2022 @ 3:12am
      Jun 11, 2022
      user #1539069BikelyftastrailWestern WedgetailThe busiest and best way down
      Mar 6, 2022 @ 5:13pm
      Mar 6, 2022
      user #1539069BikelyftastrailTrebuchetVERY popular newish descent from the water...
      Mar 6, 2022 @ 5:01pm
      Mar 6, 2022

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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Stromlo Forest Parkbike parkCanberra
      Drop Off & Wallrideskill parkCanberra
      Majura Pines Dirt Jumps (Majurassic Park)skill parkCanberra
      Pump Trackskill parkCanberra
      Pump Trackskill parkCanberra

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      Pinkbike Articles

      Aug 12, 2019
      Video: Flying Down Rocky Trails in Canberra, Australia with Jackson Frew Video: Flying Down Rocky Trails in Canberra, Australia with Jackson Frew
      Flying down a few of the local trails around Australia's capital.
      Jan 12, 2020
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      Nov 27, 2016
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike515356 miles40,213 ft149 miles1,191 ft
      #10#174616,334103119,509
      E-Bike2936 miles2,054 ft13 miles1,083 ft
      #1,041#734311,706184,137
      Hike334288 miles27,129 ft115 miles1,191 ft
      #79#816,00952,206
      Trail Running362298 miles27,890 ft117 miles1,191 ft
      #45#316,078101,639
      Horse23 miles213 ft2 miles200 ft
      #1611,40611
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