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2,651 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
422 ft
Altitude min
500 ft
Altitude max
422 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
1,243 ft
Distance climb
1,106 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:05:46
Avg time

Fauxdeer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Plenty Gorge Park
    Melbourne
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48361 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Trail goes around Archery Course boundary. Fantastic views of Yarrambat Falls. Hard climb up and slick descent down. Ride with care and caution.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 22 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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Oct 8, 2018 @ 8:34pm
Oct 8, 2018
All clear this morning.
Oct 4, 2018 @ 3:39am
Oct 4, 2018
Trail vandalised. Retaining logs removed exposing star pickets and barb wire found across the trail. Drainage removed. Use caution.
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        Directions to fauxdeer trailhead (-37.624970, 145.121970)

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        Norge to Gorge. Park at Bicycle Centre South Morang enter via Hawkstone Park on Gordans Rd. Exits on Jolly...
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        23 miles 2,147 ft 51 Loop
        Starting from the top of the Gorge, down to the tank area and back up to the top again

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fauxdeer

        Where is Fauxdeer located?
        Fauxdeer is located in Plenty Gorge Park, Melbourne, Australia. It is part of the Plenty Gorge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.62497, 145.12197.
        How hard is Fauxdeer?
        Fauxdeer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Fauxdeer?
        Fauxdeer has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 422 ft to 500 ft.
        How long is Fauxdeer?
        Fauxdeer is 2,651 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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