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2.5 miles
Distance
531 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:15:46
Avg time
498 ft
Altitude change
2,028 ft
Altitude min
2,540 ft
Altitude max
2,028 ft
Altitude start
2,526 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
28.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,230 ft
Distance down
1,847 ft
Distance flat
00:15:46
Avg time

Mt Stromlo Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
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  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    RD, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

One of the stunning hard road climbs of Canberra to get the lung screaming.
1. Black Mtn 227m, https://www.trailforks.com/trails/black-mtn-rd-climb/
2. Mt Majura 221m, https://www.trailforks.com/confirm/view/trail/334625/
3. Mt Ainslie 205m, https://www.trailforks.com/trails/mt-ainslie-climb/
4. Mt Stromlo 156m, https://www.trailforks.com/trails/mt-stromlo-climb/
5. Red Hill 107m, https://www.trailforks.com/confirm/view/trail/334617/

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        Directions to mt-stromlo-road trailhead (-35.327230, 149.019280)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mt Stromlo Road

        Where is Mt Stromlo Road located?
        Mt Stromlo Road is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.32723, 149.01928.
        What is the elevation gain for Mt Stromlo Road?
        Mt Stromlo Road has 531 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,028 ft to 2,540 ft.
        Is Mt Stromlo Road a point to point trail?
        Mt Stromlo Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
        How long is Mt Stromlo Road?
        Mt Stromlo Road is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.

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