The Great Northern Fire Trails

Herberton, Queensland, Australia

12.8 miles (20.7 km) · 2,876 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Great Northern Fire Trails is a 12.8-mile loop route in Herberton, Queensland, Australia, gaining 2,876 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 1,297 feet at an average 3.7% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,876 ft (876 m)
Average gain	224 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 777 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.7%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about The Great Northern Fire Trails

How much elevation gain does The Great Northern Fire Trails have?

The Great Northern Fire Trails has 2,876 ft (876 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.7 km). That averages 224 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Great Northern Fire Trails?

The difficulty score for The Great Northern Fire Trails is 12.5 of 100. That is harder than 77.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Great Northern Fire Trails?

The longest climb on The Great Northern Fire Trails runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 777 ft (237 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.7%.