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899 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:02:54
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
257 ft
Altitude max
197 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-42%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
354 ft
Distance climb
410 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:02:54
Avg time

Blue Marlin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32002 in E-Biking
    • #134696 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The Blue Marlin trail at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is another original and ever popular and well-regarded blue-rated trail. It offers a mix of flowing singletrack through rooty rainforest and streams with moderate technical features, making it suitable for progressing to intermediate riders seeking more challenge and a fun and engaging ride.

Blue Marlin connects smoothly with other key trails such as Wobbegong, Barramundi, and Black Marlin, creating excellent opportunities for extended rides within the park

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 21 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 540 rides
  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Blue Marlin Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 7:33am (Australia/Brisbane)
May 16, 2026
 reporter Trails clear - take caution in the wet Recent rain and wind may cause vine and debris down
Mar 1, 2026 @ 6:36pm (Australia/Brisbane)
Mar 1, 2026
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Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
 reporter tree stump needs rectifiying can ride around
Aug 21, 2025 @ 4:35pm
Aug 21, 2025
 Running really smoothly and we ride down the middle rather than the rock at the end.
Jun 27, 2025 @ 2:24am
Jun 27, 2025
 Best the track has been in the past 9 yrs
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        Directions to blue-marlin trailhead (-16.813690, 145.681270)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Marlin

        ▼ Where is Blue Marlin located?
        Blue Marlin is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81369, 145.68127.
        ▼ How hard is Blue Marlin?
        Blue Marlin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Marlin?
        Blue Marlin has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 257 ft.
        ▼ Is Blue Marlin a point to point trail?
        Yes, Blue Marlin is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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