19.2 miles
Distance
1,586 ft
Climb
-1,601 ft
Descent
1,673 ft
High Point
-13 ft
Altitude change
1,390 ft
Altitude min
1,533 ft
Altitude start
1,519 ft
Altitude end
-28.3%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

Mountain bike loop around Gisborne

Detailed Description
Gisborne MTB is a 19 mile popular intermediate route located near Gisborne. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 1,586 ft with a max elevation of 1,673 ft then descends -1,601 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Dec 21, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 4, 2024)
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Gisborne and Surrounds Mountain Bike Club (gasmtb.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    19 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 45 min
  • Altitude change
    -13 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,390 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,533 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,519 ft
  • Climb
    1,586 ft
  • Descent
    -1,601 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.3%
  • Grade min
    27.2%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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    Slipping and sliding around Gisborne –...
    Slipping and sliding around Gisborne – 45mins from Melbourne CBD!
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    Sep 27, 2019

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Yellow Dot 1
    Dec 22, 2025 @ 4:14pm (Australia/Melbourne)
    Dec 21, 2025
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    Oct 6, 2025 @ 6:50pm (Australia/Melbourne)
    Oct 6, 2025
    Crikey, that was quick. Thanks for chopping the tree down! The trail is clear now!
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    Oct 9, 2024 @ 2:18pm
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    Oct 9, 2024
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    Oct 9, 2024
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