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1.0 mile
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-388 ft
Descent
00:05:39
Avg time
-340 ft
Altitude change
1,046 ft
Altitude min
1,406 ft
Altitude max
1,391 ft
Altitude start
1,053 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-29.6%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
896 ft
Distance climb
3,232 ft
Distance down
1,312 ft
Distance flat
00:05:39
Avg time

Flickity Sticks Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Derby
    Derby
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1046 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3949 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

Has mostly gentle to moderate gradients and a flowing, rolling style, it is a perfect descent from Black Stump for intermediate level riders. Use the upper section of this trail to access the double black diamond trails of Shearpin and Detonate.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to flickity-sticks-upper trailhead (-41.169320, 147.812130)

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        Mar 31, 2018 @ 3:08pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flickity Sticks Upper

        Where is Flickity Sticks Upper located?
        Flickity Sticks Upper is located in Blue Derby, Derby, Australia. It is part of the Blue Derby trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.16932, 147.81213.
        How hard is Flickity Sticks Upper?
        Flickity Sticks Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Flickity Sticks Upper?
        Flickity Sticks Upper has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 388 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,046 ft to 1,406 ft.
        Is Flickity Sticks Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Flickity Sticks Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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