Coal Pit Saddle - Mt. Rosa Loop Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
13.5m
Elevation
867m
-1067m
Rating
Description
Stepping it up a gear the ride up to Coal Pit Saddle are for those that like long relentless climbs in the granny gear. Once at the saddle turn right to continue toward Ben Cruachan for a further 7.5 kilometres on a narrow single track over some large cliff areas or left for a 7.5 kilometre ride heading further up along the ridge line to Mt Rosa. The climb over Mt Rosa continues to be a strenuous climb - but the views and feeling of being so small in such a large environment arereally worth it. A brake burning descent takes you over the back of the Nevis Bluff to State Highway 6 with a short 6km road ride back into Gibbston for a well earned glass of the regions famous wine.
Weather
Details
Condition
Variable
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Hard
Grade
-1.5% avg, -70.2% max
Altitude range
318m to 1319m
Region
GibbstonLast updated
26 Mar 2026
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