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1.4 miles
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:12:26
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
405 ft
Altitude min
505 ft
Altitude max
418 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
2,995 ft
Distance climb
2,260 ft
Distance down
1,923 ft
Distance flat
00:12:26
Avg time
Possum Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaManly Dam
Sydney -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (5 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll seasons
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
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Land OwnerNorthern Beaches Council
Slam your seat up, cut those handlebars down and have a crack at this fun single track full of tight trees, berms and rock rolls. Easy to incorporate into a longer Manly Dam loop, with a few different points along the way to bail out.
This trail is one way northbound; do it backwards and run the gauntlet of angry possums.
Access Info
South end entry is off the firetrail. There are access points along the length from Bantry bay road.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 25 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 461 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 2,857 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Directions to possum-trail trailhead
(-33.767480, 151.233970)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.7 • 7 miles • 430 ft • 14 • Loop •
The common Manly Dam loop, But now with Possums and ! (possums downhill) Common loop ridden by many.
★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 164 ft • 5 • Loop •
Starting from French Forest Anglican Church, go south through Bantry Bay Road and hop on all the way down....
★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 471 ft • 8 • Loop •
Extension of the official Manly Dam route to include: - and Possum Trails, when riding up along Wakehurst...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Possum Trail
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Where is Possum Trail located?
Possum Trail is located in Manly Dam, Sydney, Australia. It is part of the Manly Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.76748, 151.23397.
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How hard is Possum Trail?
Possum Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Possum Trail?
Possum Trail has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 405 ft to 505 ft.
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Is Possum Trail a point to point trail?
Yes, Possum Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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