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1.0 mile
Distance
214 ft
Climb
00:09:47
Avg time
212 ft
Altitude change
1,112 ft
Altitude min
1,326 ft
Altitude max
1,112 ft
Altitude start
1,325 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
4,272 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
938 ft
Distance flat
00:09:47
Avg time

KookaBrothers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Willowie Forest
    Melrose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15962 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Department For Environment and Water

Climbing to the highest point of the network, this tight and twisting singletrack climb will have you wishing for wings by the time you get to the top.

Probably one of the most recognisable sounds in the Australian bush, be sure to keep an ear out for the distinctive laugh of the brothers.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 28, 2024 @ 6:25pm
Feb 28, 2024
 reporter Trees down. I moved all I could but these defeated me
Jul 14, 2023 @ 11:02pm
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to kookabrothers trailhead (-32.763920, 138.164380)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About KookaBrothers

        ▼ Where is KookaBrothers located?
        KookaBrothers is located in Willowie Forest, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Willowie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.76392, 138.16438.
        ▼ How hard is KookaBrothers?
        KookaBrothers is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for KookaBrothers?
        KookaBrothers has 214 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,112 ft to 1,326 ft.
        ▼ Is KookaBrothers a point to point trail?
        Yes, KookaBrothers is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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