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SaveRoss Dam features some great trails for riders from beginners through to intermediate riders.
There is some beautiful scenery to be found out there, in particular the view from the top of the quarry is amazing
Access is prohibited for General Public. The trails are adjacent to the town's drinking water supply.
As a special privilege for Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club members and registered participants at their races/club rides, access is permitted for riding the trails, under strict conditions.
There is some beautiful scenery to be found out there, in particular the view from the top of the quarry is amazing
Access is prohibited for General Public. The trails are adjacent to the town's drinking water supply.
As a special privilege for Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club members and registered participants at their races/club rides, access is permitted for riding the trails, under strict conditions.
source: Rockwheelers Website
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
google parking directions Access Info:
Car park outside Ross River Dam Rangers office
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- Mountain Bike
21 trails
- E-Bike
21 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
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- 11
- 3
Region Status
Closed as of Feb 25, 2025Local Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 21
- Trails E-Bike
- 21
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,251 ft
- Total Vertical
- 243 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 327 ft
- Reports
- 573
- Photos
- 12
- Ridden Counter
- 1,400
Popular Ross River Dam Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,889 ft • 114 ft • 85 •
Ride up onto the balcony and look down on everyone. Trail traverses one of the tiers carved out of the old quarry, used to construct the outer walls of Ross River Dam. Spectacular views over Lake Ross and afternoon sunsets.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,494 ft • 14 ft • 81 •
When Gary Patterson was building it, he thought someone was having fun with him by leaving a on the track. Only was he to very quickly reaslise that the snake was very, very real. This is a favourite descent for many Ross Dam riders.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,122 ft • 20 ft • 81 •
Flowing singletrack, that includes a couple narrow-gap tree obstacles. Main feature is a creek bed with hardened lava flow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 80 ft • 81 •
Flowing singletrack on flat country, weaving in and out of trees and thru some sweeping gully crossings. Watch for the discarded turtle shells underneath the tree home of the family of sea eagles.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 279 ft • 79 •
Great descending trail with awesome views over the old quarry and the waters of Lake Ross.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,849 ft • 81 ft • 78 •
Winding trail that links to top of . Keep an eye out for the resident .
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,956 ft • 143 ft • 76 •
Features a nasty 15-20% climb that most will find miserable. But hey, head back down for a hoot, watching out for the loose, off-camber left hander. For a slighter, more interesting climb, look for nearby .
Ross River Dam Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 309 ft • 16 • Loop •
First course in BNG Sports 2016 Dam Dark. This route will be operation from 6:30pm till 10:30pm then...
5 miles • 361 ft • 18 • Loop •
Second course in BNG Sports 2016 Dam Dark. This route will be operation from 10:30pm till 2:30am then...
7 miles • 667 ft • 22 • Loop • Race •
Stage 3: Pedal around the flowing trails that overlook the majestic waters of Lake Ross.
Videos of Ross River Dam Mountain Bike
trail: Bakers Mark
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Jan 24, 2016 , Townsville
667 |
Aug 19, 2015
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller Coaster Snobs link | Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm Feb 25, 2025 | Wet | broso817 | ||
| Rollercoaster | Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm Feb 25, 2025 | Wet | broso817 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| skhr | ridden | trail | activity #72752468 and 20 more | May 31, 2025 @ 12:41am May 31, 2025 |
| ESP-OFF | wishlist | region | activity #70973776 | May 4, 2025 @ 5:28am May 4, 2025 |
| broso817 | add | report | activity #66793499 and 1 more | Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm Feb 25, 2025 |
| q7JLF4Mz | wishlist | region | activity #40936662 | Jun 14, 2023 @ 8:16pm Jun 14, 2023 |
| LyleJ | wishlist | route | activity #39725170 and 1 more | May 6, 2023 @ 1:41pm May 6, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Rideable but overgrown at the moment Watch... | Jun 10, 2018 @ 3:31am Jun 10, 2018 | ||
| trail | This trail is badly washed out and un-rideable... | Jun 10, 2018 @ 3:30am Jun 10, 2018 | ||
| report | Awesome. Thank you for attending to this... | Apr 30, 2018 @ 4:32am Apr 30, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Mountain Bike Park | 16 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5.4 km |
| Mount Stuart Downhill | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.6 km | |
| Pinnacles | 7 km | ||||
| Elliot Springs | 2 | 10.5 km | |||
| Castle Hill | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11.3 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 21 | 10 miles | 1,250 ft | 4 miles | 243 ft | #12,779 | #585 | 12 | 573 | 4 | 882 | |
| E-Bike | 21 | 10 miles | 1,250 ft | 4 miles | 243 ft | #5,767 | #307 | 487 | 8 | |||
| Hike | 10 | 4 miles | 341 ft | 1 mile | 236 ft | #12,945 | #489 | 525 | 5 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 4 miles | 341 ft | 1 mile | 236 ft | #11,976 | #459 | 525 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ross River Dam
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ross River Dam?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ross River Dam are:
- Rubber Snake (4/5)
- Snobs Balcony (4/5)
- Roller Coaster Snobs link (4/5)
- Lava Creek (0/5)
- Warrigal (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ross River Dam?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ross River Dam are:
- May (3 activities)
- August (2 activities)
- October (2 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ross River Dam?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Ross River Dam. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Ross River Dam?
The longest trail in Ross River Dam is Jetstream at 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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