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5.1 miles
Distance
713 ft
Climb
-931 ft
Descent
00:36:26
Avg time
-220 ft
Altitude change
494 ft
Altitude min
763 ft
Altitude max
735 ft
Altitude start
515 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-73%
Grade max
41%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:36:26
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Valley Ponds Details
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Riding AreaBlue Derby
Derby -
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, CX, Gravel
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Branxholm to Derby link, runs parallel to the main road. Smooth, well maintained gravel singletrack. Great for kids and for beginner skills on switchbacks. Several options to enter-exit the route onto the road along the way.
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6 Months
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- 22.6 km avg distance
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- 130 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to valley-ponds trailhead
(-41.169280, 147.747650)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Ponds
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Where is Valley Ponds located?
Valley Ponds is located in Blue Derby, Derby, Australia. It is part of the Blue Derby trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.16928, 147.74765.
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How hard is Valley Ponds?
Valley Ponds is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Valley Ponds?
Valley Ponds has 713 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 931 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 494 ft to 763 ft.
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How long is Valley Ponds?
Valley Ponds is 5.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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