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2,470 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:03:42
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
1,129 ft
Altitude min
1,210 ft
Altitude max
1,129 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
2,119 ft
Distance climb
203 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:03:42
Avg time
Brushes Tail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaArarat Hills McDonalds Park
Ararat -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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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 TrailDrop, Log Ride
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Ride in RainYes
This trail starts with a big drop and steep climb out of a dry creek and then you can enjoy a very technical log ride. The trail is primarily uphill and weaves around trees and some mounds formed by disused mine shafts. It pops out again on Hude Track (a fire trail).
Access Info
Hude Track at the end of the Brushtail trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 38 rides
- Last: May 23, 2026
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Directions to brushes-tail trailhead
(-37.242790, 142.895080)
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Nearby Trails
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- Oh Flow Me 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brushes Tail
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Where is Brushes Tail located?
Brushes Tail is located in Ararat Hills McDonalds Park, Ararat, Australia. It is part of the Ararat Hills McDonalds Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.24279, 142.89508.
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How hard is Brushes Tail?
Brushes Tail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Brushes Tail?
Brushes Tail has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,129 ft to 1,210 ft.
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Is Brushes Tail a point to point trail?
Brushes Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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