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1,522 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
176 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-36.1%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
1,227 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Periodic Detention Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Smithfield
    Cairns
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63132 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Drier months, avoid in wet season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

Periodic Detention uses some parts of an old downhill track that was once used for races in the olden days. A new section has been built to use a ridge around the water storage tank. The track is raw, old school with some technical features including a drop, ride down a skinny ridge, some rock rides and a steep chute to finish. It can be ridden from the flat at the top of the Whiskers climb but is best when forms part of the Rocky Dingo/Myndas descent through Croc Teeth, Croc Slide and then traverse onto the track at the end of the right hand berm.

Access Info

Water Tank Road off Captain Cook Highway

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Dec 31, 2025 @ 8:50am (Australia/Brisbane)
Dec 30, 2025
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Apr 28, 2021 @ 11:04pm
Apr 28, 2021
 Full on mud pit at the bottom which slows you down significantly for the root drop and the trail needs a good raking in some parts, especially in...
Feb 27, 2020 @ 9:56pm
Feb 27, 2020
Mar 16, 2018 @ 4:40pm
Mar 16, 2018
 Pretty sweet with just a bit of mud in the last 15 metres.
Dec 29, 2017 @ 2:19pm
Dec 29, 2017
 Dry and clear right through
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Periodic Detention

        ▼ Where is Periodic Detention located?
        Periodic Detention is located in Smithfield, Cairns, Australia. It is part of the Smithfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -16.81378, 145.68962.
        ▼ How hard is Periodic Detention?
        Periodic Detention is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Periodic Detention?
        Periodic Detention has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 176 ft to 344 ft.
        ▼ How long is Periodic Detention?
        Periodic Detention is 1,522 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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