Tip Top Track (1.5km), South Hobart, Tasmania

Tip Top Track is a 1.5km, grade 3 hike located in the South Hobart, Tasmania. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.5km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 3

Style: Return

Start: 4 Old Farm Road

End: 4 Old Farm Road

Location: South Hobart

Closest town: South Hobart

Tasmania

From state capital: 10.1km

Longitude: 147.275903

Latitude: -42.88849

Hike summary

This recently constructed, short, shared-use track on the slopes of South Hobart provides plenty of challenge for experienced cross-country mountain bike riders. The track grading is rated 'Very difficult' under the International Mountain Bicycling Association's trail difficulty rating system due to its narrow, twisting and technically challenging route which includes two steep, paved, rock chutes.

Safety

The Tip Top Track is steep and technically challenging, suitable for experienced cross country mountain bike riders only. Beginner riders should not attempt to ride this track.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 1398 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-hobart-tip-top-track.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Trail Features

Mountain Bike Trail

Tips

The Tip Top Track is steep and technically challenging, suitable for experienced cross country mountain bike riders only. Beginner riders should not attempt to ride this track.

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Location

Getting there

Access to the western end of the track is via Old Farm Road in South Hobart, Main Fire Trail in Wellington Park and the M4 Fire Trail.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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