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        Gravity trails serviced by a bitumen public road for shuttling.
        Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
        eBikes Allowed: Yes
        Shuttleable: YES
        AKA: Mt Stuart; Townsville Downhill
        Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
        Parking google parking directions
        Access Info:
        Mount Stuart road, just past the Pistol Club, at the main gravel car park.
        Activities Click to view
        Region Details
        • 1
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        • 2

        Region Status
        Caution as of 10 hours
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        4
        Trails Mountain Bike
        4
        Trails E-Bike
        4
        Trails Hike
        1
        Trails Trail Running
        1
        Total Distance
        8 miles
        Total Descent
        2,563 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,134 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,310 ft
        Reports
        61
        Photos
        45
        Ridden Counter
        425

        Popular Mount Stuart Downhill Mountain Biking Trails

        70 3.0 2 miles 22 ft 168
        Mount Stuart Downhill's Left side or New side as it's often referred to, is less rough than the original track on the other side of the road. It can be ridden safely on a well sorted trail bike and also by riders with less experience...
        80 4.0 3,799 ft 0 ft 120
        Speed and jump features make this trail best suited to stronger downhill bikes and riders with full face helmet, knee pads and neck brace.
        55 4.0 4,918 ft 5 ft 95
        Speed, rock gardens, drops, jumps - bring your stronger downhill rig, full facer, knee pads and neck brace.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 2 rides

        Photos of Mount Stuart Downhill Mountain Bike

        179 |
        Nov 24, 2020 @ 10:26pm
        Nov 24, 2020
        107 |
        Nov 8, 2018 @ 3:28pm
        Nov 8, 2018
        96 |
        Nov 8, 2018 @ 3:27pm
        Nov 8, 2018
        100 |
        Nov 8, 2018 @ 3:27pm
        Nov 8, 2018
        103 |
        Nov 8, 2018 @ 3:27pm
        Nov 8, 2018
        121 |
        Nov 8, 2018 @ 3:27pm
        Nov 8, 2018
        report
        92 |
        Oct 2, 2017 @ 3:34am
        Oct 2, 2017
        report
        83 |
        Oct 2, 2017 @ 3:34am
        Oct 2, 2017
        387 |
        Dec 6, 2015 @ 4:15am
        Dec 6, 2015
        417 |
        Apr 1, 2012 @ 12:14am
        Apr 1, 2012
        | 2 comments
        255 |
        Jun 12, 2011 @ 3:28am
        Jun 12, 2011
        | 1 comments
        263 |
        Apr 8, 2010 @ 5:58pm
        Apr 8, 2010

        Videos of Mount Stuart Downhill Mountain Bike

        worst crash of my life
        0:13 | 533 | Nov 13, 2017
        A good Friday, Townsville

        2:42 | 151 | Apr 3, 2015
        QLD State DH Champs - Townsville Sept 2010 PROMO

        4:03 | 697 | Aug 6, 2010
        Downhill Mountain Biking! 4K - Townsville,...
        1216 | May 10, 2016 , Townsville
        Mt Stuart DH, Townsville: Left side with...
        2460 | Apr 16, 2016 , Townsville
        Views from Mount Stuart Downhill trails
        1213 | Aug 16, 2015 , Townsville

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        Stuart Downhill New Side
        Apr 28, 2024 @ 10:44am
        Apr 28, 2024
        Dry3/4 of the way down the grass is about 2m...nosebonk
        Stuart Downhill Top Old Side
        Apr 13, 2020 @ 3:00pm
        Apr 13, 2020
        Dry Lot of dirt has disappeared over last 2...mymasseur TRMBC
        Stuart Downhill Bottom OLD Side
        Apr 13, 2020 @ 3:00pm
        Apr 13, 2020
        Dry Has held up pretty well to wet season.mymasseur TRMBC

        Activity Feed

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        skhrriddentrailactivity #72752875 and 1 more
        May 31, 2025 @ 12:56am
        May 31, 2025
        andybyoWPmwishlistregionactivity #57490892
        Aug 19, 2024 @ 1:03pm
        Aug 19, 2024
        nosebonkaddreportactivity #51833711
        Apr 29, 2024 @ 3:33am
        Apr 29, 2024
        nosebonkaddreportactivity #50656885
        Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:42am
        Mar 31, 2024
        Dropbear5757riddentrailactivity #49284344 and 1 more
        Feb 18, 2024 @ 4:13am
        Feb 18, 2024

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        amafe98trailStuart Downhill New SideVery dry, lot of dry leaves make it slippery...
        Oct 14, 2023 @ 5:30pm
        Oct 14, 2023
        hardinggrimtrailStuart Downhill New SidePhotos of the work look great, too bad for the...
        Nov 24, 2020 @ 8:39pm
        Nov 24, 2020
        hardinggrimtrailStuart Downhill Bottom OLD SideOld school straight and raw with a few...
        Nov 24, 2020 @ 8:34pm
        Nov 24, 2020
        hardinggrimtrailStuart Downhill New SideCarry your speed so you can commit to some of...
        Nov 24, 2020 @ 8:32pm
        Nov 24, 2020
        hardinggrimtrailStuart Downhill New SidePretty fun, mostly pretty easy to follow just...
        Nov 23, 2020 @ 8:23pm
        Nov 23, 2020

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Elliot Springs 24.7 km
        Douglas Mountain Bike Park 16 26 17 45.7 km
        Ross River Dam 11 36.6 km
        Castle Hill 1 2 2 17.1 km
        Alligator Creek 2 19.6 km

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike48 miles2,562 ft5 miles1,135 ft
        #7,505#36445612,379
        E-Bike48 miles2,562 ft5 miles1,135 ft
        #6,517#3585140
        Hike15 miles673 ft2 miles266 ft
        #3705032
        Trail Running15 miles673 ft2 miles266 ft
        #3755010
        • By Rockwheelers TRMBC & contributors
        • Admins: TRMBC, Evocoop, broso817
        • #9574 - 8,635 views

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