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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 16, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        18
        Trails Mountain Bike
        18
        Trails E-Bike
        13
        Trails Horse
        9
        Trails Hike
        18
        Trails Trail Running
        18
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        1
        Total Distance
        39 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        19 miles
        Total Descent
        4,783 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,651 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,733 ft
        Reports
        21
        Photos
        9
        Ridden Counter
        5,556

        Popular Eltham Mountain Biking Trails

        90 0.0 3,337 ft 48 ft 217
        This is actually the most obvious trail to follow. Coming from Ridge road, the link trail is a hard left where this one is straight on.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 1 rides
        Past Week
        • 6 rides

        Eltham Mountain Bike Routes

        11 miles 1,187 ft 8
        Great Short Loop from Watsons Creek trailhead. Finishing with a fantastic descent down Ridge Rd.
        10 miles 1,243 ft 4 Loop
        It's been a while since I've ridden here, but I had an old GPX file and thought it would be great to head...
        2.0 20 miles 3,360 ft 13 Loop
        Looks good on paper, let's see how the ride goes!
        8 miles 2,890 ft 0
        7 miles 1,774 ft 0
        7 miles 712 ft 0

        Photos of Eltham Mountain Bike

        64 |
        Dec 4, 2021 @ 9:33pm
        Dec 4, 2021
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        Nov 18, 2021 @ 10:29pm
        Nov 18, 2021
        66 |
        Aug 15, 2021 @ 1:34am
        Aug 15, 2021
        36 |
        Jul 4, 2021 @ 7:13pm
        Jul 4, 2021
        29 |
        Jun 27, 2021 @ 12:57am
        Jun 27, 2021
        38 |
        Jun 27, 2021 @ 12:57am
        Jun 27, 2021
        40 |
        Jun 27, 2021 @ 12:57am
        Jun 27, 2021
        38 |
        Jun 27, 2021 @ 12:57am
        Jun 27, 2021
        68 |
        Jun 27, 2021 @ 12:56am
        Jun 27, 2021

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Ridge Rd Link Track Extended Mix
        Nov 19, 2023 @ 2:26am
        Nov 19, 2023
        DryDry and loose Grass a bit long in spots...Rockhead12

        Activity Feed

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        bradoerksenwishlistrouteactivity #75374544
        Jul 6, 2025 @ 7:51pm
        Jul 6, 2025
        skinnypete5wishlistrouteactivity #67208635
        Mar 4, 2025 @ 7:22pm
        Mar 4, 2025
        Neddy0077wishlistrouteactivity #62730462
        Dec 5, 2024 @ 3:35pm
        Dec 5, 2024
        Ramen09wishlistrouteactivity #62109875
        Nov 21, 2024 @ 12:01pm
        Nov 21, 2024
        N4T3D0Gwishlistrouteactivity #60303618
        Oct 11, 2024 @ 1:54am
        Oct 11, 2024

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1839 miles4,783 ft19 miles1,650 ft
        #8,704#27142133,881
        E-Bike1337 miles4,439 ft18 miles1,650 ft
        #3,464#16420121
        Horse926 miles3,392 ft13 miles1,650 ft
        #1,170#542
        Hike1839 miles4,783 ft19 miles1,650 ft
        #5,278#169521110
        Trail Running1839 miles4,783 ft19 miles1,650 ft
        #4,695#15321527
        Dirtbike/Moto1272 ft13 ft
        11

        Frequently Asked Questions About Eltham

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Eltham?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Eltham are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Eltham?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Eltham are:
        • September (15 activities)
        • October (15 activities)
        • March (13 activities)
        Check the Eltham reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Eltham?
        There are 3 parking locations listed in Eltham. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
        What is the longest trail in Eltham?
        The longest trail in Eltham is Ridge Rd Link Track Extended Mix at 1.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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