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9.3 miles
Distance
447 ft
Climb
-381 ft
Descent
00:46:38
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
20 ft
Altitude min
321 ft
Altitude max
20 ft
Altitude start
85 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:46:38
Avg time
Fernleigh Track Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhitebridge
Newcastle -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeRail Trail
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2003
The Fernleigh Track is a multi-use rail trail near Belmont in New South Wales. The track was constructed in the way of the former Belmont railway line. The project is a joint venture between Newcastle City Council and City of Lake Macquarie. The track extends from Adamstown to Belmont over an approximate distance of 15.5 km (10 mi). The former railway closed in December 1991. The first section between Adamstown and Burwood Road opened in 2003. Construction has continued in stages with the final section between Jewells and Belmont completed in March 2011.[1]
The abandoned Belmont railway line was a coal haulage and passenger rail line from Adamstown to Belmont. In 1880 a rail line was built to Redhead with the line being extended to Belmont in 1916.
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Adamstown train station, Park Avenue
Burwood Road, Kahibah (car park at entry to Glenrock State Conservation Area).
Station Street/Hudson Street, Whitebridge
Cowlishaw Street, Redhead
Railway Crescent (via Wommara Avenue), Jewells
Railway Parade, Belmont
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 23.6 km average
6 Months
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- 46.2 km avg distance
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- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to fernleigh-track trailhead
(-33.039040, 151.661090)
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Where is Fernleigh Track located?
Fernleigh Track is located in Whitebridge, Newcastle, Australia. It is part of the Whitebridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.03904, 151.66109.
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How hard is Fernleigh Track?
Fernleigh Track is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Fernleigh Track?
Fernleigh Track has 447 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 381 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 20 ft to 321 ft.
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Is Fernleigh Track a point to point trail?
Fernleigh Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is rail trail.
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