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2,293 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
112 ft
Altitude min
161 ft
Altitude max
157 ft
Altitude start
161 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
610 ft
Distance climb
866 ft
Distance down
748 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time
Echidna Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSmithfield
Cairns -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2018
A flat and twisty trail through the trees and open bushland of the Greenfield Trail. Lots of flat corners, few bermed inclusions with small rollers and a smooth trail surface.
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Starts on the Greenfield Trail, just after the gravel road crossing where the trail splits to turn right into Echidna or Straight to continue along Greenfield. The trail exits on the Greenfield trail, making it a great way to extend your ride.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 25 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 352 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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(-16.814500, 145.681320)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Echidna
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Where is Echidna located?
Echidna is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.8145, 145.68132.
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How hard is Echidna?
Echidna is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Echidna?
Echidna has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 112 ft to 161 ft.
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How long is Echidna?
Echidna is 2,293 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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