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Pillars of Hercules

Pillars of Hercules Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

6 m

Elevation

249m
-138m

Rating

3.5 (4)

Description

Track that runs from the Desert Rd, to the Pillars of Hercules gorge to Urchin Camping Ground which is also the start/or end of tree trunk gorge track. Great fun downhill to the very impressive Gorge and rock formations of the Pillars. NB: 12km is for there and back.

Weather

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Details

Condition

Ideal

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

1.9% avg, -64.8% max

Altitude range

653m to 823m

Last updated

9 Apr 2026

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