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Coal Pit Saddle - Mt. Rosa Loop Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Intermediate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

13.5m

Elevation

867m
-1067m

Rating

4.0 (1)

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.

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Details

Condition

Variable

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Hard

Grade

-1.5% avg, -70.2% max

Altitude range

318m to 1319m

Region

Gibbston

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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