Blomberg Trail
Steep Trail - 1/3 flow - 2/3 steep & rocky
Mountain Biking Severe
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 772 m
- Descent
- 779 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 683 m
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between May and November. From a low point of 683 m to the maximum altitude of 1.3 km, the route covers 12 km, 772 vertical metres of ascent and 779 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Fast uphill and long (but challenging) downhill
Difficulty
Severe
Widely variable, narrow trail tread with steeper grades and unavoidable obstacles of 15in/38cm tall or less. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. Ideal for advanced-level riders.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Technical
- Hike a bike
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Roots
- Rock Gardens