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1,476 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:02:08
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
316 ft
Altitude max
312 ft
Altitude start
197 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-32.7%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
1,017 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:02:08
Avg time

Cuss Cuss Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39380 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17001 in E-Biking
    • #82121 in Trail Running
    • #125854 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2018

Cuss Cuss is a flow descending trail which begins about 500m up the DH access road and finishes in the club DH finish area. About 50m in, the trail intersects with the lower section of the Nationals DH / Stingers. Please check for riders approaching from the right before crossing the intersection. Almost all corners have berms and there are several jumps (all rollable) for more advanced riders. Trail surface is red claybased - so beware in the wet.

Access Info

Climbfor about 500m up the DH access road to the signpost for Cuss Cuss. The trail finishes in the club DH finish where you can continue onto Flat Snake or Black Snake

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 481 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Cuss Cuss Trail Reports

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Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
reporter washout top third - take care
Nov 16, 2025 @ 6:49am (Australia/Brisbane)
Nov 15, 2025
Apr 14, 2025 @ 11:09pm
Apr 14, 2025
reporter Trail surface quite loose or slippery in parts. Wet and muddy sections Debris down needs addressing Tree hung up getting lower - requires...
Feb 13, 2025 @ 2:10pm
Feb 13, 2025
reporter Large tree down completely blocking track. Reported to QPWS Also trail surface needs repair
Jan 17, 2025 @ 3:43am
Jan 17, 2025
reporter Tree down cuscus- reported to QPWS for removal Friday 17th pending heat - may be Monday 20th January
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Wet
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to cuss-cuss trailhead (-16.816080, 145.678250)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cuss Cuss

        Where is Cuss Cuss located?
        Cuss Cuss is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81608, 145.67825.
        How hard is Cuss Cuss?
        Cuss Cuss is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Cuss Cuss?
        Cuss Cuss has 8 m of elevation gain. The trail has 43 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 m to 96 m.
        How long is Cuss Cuss?
        Cuss Cuss is 450.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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