Brisbane Water Bush Bash

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

29.4 miles (47.3 km) · 3,838 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Brisbane Water Bush Bash is a 29.4-mile loop route in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, gaining 3,838 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 9 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.3 miles gaining 1,074 feet at an average 7.4% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	29.4 mi (47.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,838 ft (1,170 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	8.3 mi, 539 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.1%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	48%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Brisbane Water Bush Bash

How much elevation gain does Brisbane Water Bush Bash have?

Brisbane Water Bush Bash has 3,838 ft (1,170 m) of elevation gain over 29.4 miles (47.3 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Brisbane Water Bush Bash?

The difficulty score for Brisbane Water Bush Bash is 6.3 of 100. That is harder than 51.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Brisbane Water Bush Bash?

The longest climb on Brisbane Water Bush Bash runs 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and gains 539 ft (164 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.1%.