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1.3 miles
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:20:22
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
561 ft
Altitude min
669 ft
Altitude max
665 ft
Altitude start
575 ft
Altitude end
-1.277%
Grade
-14.619%
Grade max
11.418%
Grade min
2,645 ft
Distance climb
3,936 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:20:22
Avg time
Cowan Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTerrey Hills
Sydney -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll seasons, drains well
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Ride in RainYes
Fire trail to Cowan look out. A few rocky descents and climbs. Fun and fast watch for snakes.
Access Info
Look for the gate on the left from the Long Trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 19.8 km average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 33.9 km avg distance
All
- 172 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Directions to cowan-trail trailhead
(-33.655000, 151.187410)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cowan Trail
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Where is Cowan Trail located?
Cowan Trail is located in Terrey Hills, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Terrey Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.655, 151.18741.
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What is the elevation gain for Cowan Trail?
Cowan Trail has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 561 ft to 669 ft.
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Is Cowan Trail a point to point trail?
Cowan Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Cowan Trail?
Cowan Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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