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2,234 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
336 ft
High Point
-171 ft
Altitude change
154 ft
Altitude min
325 ft
Altitude start
154 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-43%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
558 ft
Distance climb
1,588 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
Centipede Descent Details
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Riding AreaSmithfield
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
The Centipede descent is characterized by twists, turns, and jumps, making it an engaging ride with technical elements.
This can be accessed by either riding up the TankRoad Council Access converging onto Panguna ridge road firebreak.
OR Centipede Loop at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park is a blue-rated trail suited for confident intermediate riders, the Centipede climb originates from the World Cup site via JCU
Centipede Descent New Alignment to avoid crossing Worlds DH
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- 2 rides
- 7.6 km average
6 Months
- 41 rides
- 11.2 km avg distance
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- 262 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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(-16.813900, 145.688500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Centipede Descent
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Where is Centipede Descent located?
Centipede Descent is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.8139, 145.6885.
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How hard is Centipede Descent?
Centipede Descent is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Centipede Descent?
Centipede Descent has 9 m of elevation gain. The trail has 61 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 47 m to 103 m.
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How long is Centipede Descent?
Centipede Descent is 681.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
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