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1,909 ft
Distance
215 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:10:43
Avg time
187 ft
Altitude change
118 ft
Altitude min
305 ft
Altitude max
118 ft
Altitude start
305 ft
Altitude end
9.8%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
41.2%
Grade min
1,430 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:10:43
Avg time

Centipede Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39550 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32093 in E-Biking
    • #140076 in Trail Running
    • #62685 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2018

Climbing flow trail which also allows access to the top of Jacob's Ladder and Other Black trails off Panguna Ridge.

Access Info

Trail begins at the junction near the Dual Slalom Course. Turn right to head uphill after a small timber bridge. The climb is the last blue feature on this side of the park - If you are a novice rider the only option for your descent here is via the road or the Centipede descent which is a red clay flow trail but steep in sections with rollable jump features and tight corners. The exit of the trail travels under bridge at the World Cup DH Course, where you can choose to continue right straight along the ring road to turn Right into Wobbegong, or turn left to exit back to the World Cup Venue.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 9, 2026
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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
Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
 reporter small tree down
May 24, 2025 @ 10:47am
May 24, 2025
 It is beaut weather and dirt conditions at the moment.
Oct 5, 2024 @ 5:47pm
Oct 5, 2024
 reporter Running well and fast - as this trail dries out be mindful to control speed
Apr 22, 2024 @ 1:37am
Apr 22, 2024
 reporter CLOSED for Trail work - Contour Works Refurbishing trail and re-instating drainage April-May2024
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        Directions to centipede-climb trailhead (-16.812460, 145.685190)

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        Cairns Interschool Enduro Race Archived
        6 miles • 1,327 ft • 4 • Out & Back • Race •
        Interschool 4 stage Enduro Stage 1 Stage 2 Lower Stage 3 Centepiede Stage 4 - Can be done in any order

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Centipede Climb

        ▼ Where is Centipede Climb located?
        Centipede Climb is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81246, 145.68519.
        ▼ How hard is Centipede Climb?
        Centipede Climb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Centipede Climb?
        Centipede Climb has 215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 118 ft to 305 ft.
        ▼ How long is Centipede Climb?
        Centipede Climb is 1,909 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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