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5,013 ft
Distance
193 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
248 ft
High Point
-31 ft
Altitude change
31 ft
Altitude min
62 ft
Altitude start
33 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
34.8%
Grade min
2,238 ft
Distance climb
2,566 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
Beach Comber Cove Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaCape Hillsborough
Ball Bay -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailOther
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Land OwnerDepartment of Environment and Science
a steep paved asphalt climb with a couple of steps at the start gets the pulse up then a great downhill run into beachcomber cove over many steps.
Access Info
Starts at the Northern end of the day use area.
Disclaimer
Low tide Exit only along the beach. Very difficult to reverse this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Dec 26, 2025
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Directions to beach-comber-cove trailhead
(-20.921000, 149.045490)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beach Comber Cove
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Where is Beach Comber Cove located?
Beach Comber Cove is located in Cape Hillsborough, Ball Bay, Australia. It is part of the Cape Hillsborough trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -20.921, 149.04549.
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How hard is Beach Comber Cove?
Beach Comber Cove is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Beach Comber Cove?
Beach Comber Cove has 193 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 31 ft to 248 ft.
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Is Beach Comber Cove a point to point trail?
Yes, Beach Comber Cove is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is paved path.
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