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1,188 ft
Distance
-263 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-263 ft
Altitude change
256 ft
Altitude min
519 ft
Altitude max
519 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-22.2%
Grade
-45.2%
Grade max
1,132 ft
Distance down
00:02:50
Avg time

Happies Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69716 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32494 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Happies is a rooty short sharp black descent. Can be accessed from downhill access road or as a continuation from Stingers link.
Raw for those that like technical descending. Finishes after not one but two steep chutes at the Downhill access road nearby junction of MP39

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026 @ 6:31pm (Australia/Brisbane)
Jan 19, 2026
tree down, at the bottom of the chute
Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
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Mar 22, 2025 @ 9:56pm
Mar 22, 2025
One tree in the way. Have to lift your bike over. Everything else was fine.
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on Jan 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to happies trailhead (-16.814420, 145.677730)

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        Happy's-1st Ride @ Smithfield GoPro Run On My...
        2:03 | 905 | Aug 17, 2019 , Cairns
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        3:15 | 2 | Oct 6, 2015 , Cairns

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Happies

        Where is Happies located?
        Happies is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81442, 145.67773.
        How hard is Happies?
        Happies is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 22.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Happies?
        The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 256 ft to 519 ft.
        Is Happies a point to point trail?
        Yes, Happies is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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