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1.4 miles
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:10:45
Avg time
-75 ft
Altitude change
1,138 ft
Altitude min
1,261 ft
Altitude max
1,213 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance climb
3,173 ft
Distance down
2,799 ft
Distance flat
00:10:45
Avg time

BrushTail Twister Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    Brushtail Twister
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #77379 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Skinny, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

This single track trail is one of our best It has some nice climbs and descents weaving through bushland. There are quite a few trail features that include a log jump (with a gap and without a gap), a timber berm (wall ride) and a new skinny has just been added.

Access Info

This track starts on a fire trail called Red Hill Circuit very close to where "Oh Flow Me" trail ends.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29.0 km avg distance
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Jun 27, 2026 @ 9:25am (Australia/Melbourne)
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Aug 14, 2021 @ 4:50pm
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Aug 4, 2021 @ 5:24pm
Aug 4, 2021
Like the new routes to avoid eroded areas. Good work!
Mar 7, 2021 @ 12:48pm
Mar 7, 2021
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Drop from road maintenance done and fixed hole and unstable timber
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        Directions to brushtail-twister trailhead (-37.248600, 142.902170)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About BrushTail Twister

        Where is BrushTail Twister located?
        BrushTail Twister 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 -37.2486, 142.90217.
        How hard is BrushTail Twister?
        BrushTail Twister is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for BrushTail Twister?
        BrushTail Twister has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,138 ft to 1,261 ft.
        Is BrushTail Twister a point to point trail?
        BrushTail Twister is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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