OMBA Epic Route
Approximate 50 mile tour of Santos trails.
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 75 km
- Ascent
- 323 m
- Descent
- 323 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 15 m
- High Point
- 36 m
- Gradient
- 1˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 15 m to the maximum altitude of 36 m, the route covers 75 km, 323 vertical metres of ascent and 323 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Traverses most of Santos system. Crosses the Landbridge and on to Ross Prairie and returns.
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Roots
- Tabletops
- Rock Gardens
- Wooden Feature