CYCLE ATLAS

City guide 09 · Gravel · Cairns, Queensland

Ride Cairns gravel properly.

Ten gravel rides prepared from the supplied tracks. Every route includes an actual GPX outline, a planning-map link and a cycling-computer-ready download.

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Routes
10
Total distance
752 km
Biggest climb
2,195 m

01 Route cards traced from the supplied GPX files

02 Individual files ready for cycling computers

03 One verified ZIP containing all ten routes

Cairns gravel shortlist

Ten rides ready to download

Filter by distance or effort, inspect the GPX-derived route shape, then download one ride or the complete city pack.

Showing 10 of 10 routes

01 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #01

Atherton–Walkamin Rail Trail Return

39.9km
221metres up

Steady, lower-traffic rail-trail kilometres.

Route notes

Atherton–Walkamin Rail Trail Return is a 39.9 km route with approximately 221 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Rail trail and compacted gravel
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
02 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #02

Mareeba–Dimbulah Rail Trail Return

148.7km
640metres up

Experienced riders planning a long, demanding gravel day.

Route notes

Mareeba–Dimbulah Rail Trail Return is a 148.7 km route with approximately 640 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Rail trail and compacted gravel
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
03 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #03

Atherton–Tolga–Kairi Farm Loop

47.3km
288metres up

A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.

Route notes

Atherton–Tolga–Kairi Farm Loop is a 47.3 km route with approximately 288 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Unsealed backroads with sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
04 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #04

Herberton–Irvinebank Gravel Loop

111.6km
1,641metres up

Experienced riders planning a long, demanding gravel day.

Route notes

Herberton–Irvinebank Gravel Loop is a 111.6 km route with approximately 1,641 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
05 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #05

Danbulla–Lake Tinaroo Gravel Loop

43.7km
898metres up

Strong climbers who enjoy sustained gravel elevation.

Route notes

Danbulla–Lake Tinaroo Gravel Loop is a 43.7 km route with approximately 898 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
06 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #06

Black Mountain Road Traverse

65.9km
422metres up

A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.

Route notes

Black Mountain Road Traverse is a 65.9 km route with approximately 422 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
07 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #07

Goldfield Trail — Goldsborough to Babinda

85km
1,151metres up

Strong climbers who enjoy sustained gravel elevation.

Route notes

Goldfield Trail — Goldsborough to Babinda is a 85 km route with approximately 1,151 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Gravel track and mixed natural surfaces
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
08 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #08

Smithfield–Kuranda Range Gravel Loop

44.4km
1,083metres up

Strong climbers who enjoy sustained gravel elevation.

Route notes

Smithfield–Kuranda Range Gravel Loop is a 44.4 km route with approximately 1,083 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
09 Intermediate

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #09

Bump Track–Mowbray Valley Loop

38.5km
505metres up

Adventure riding on rougher, variable surfaces.

Route notes

Bump Track–Mowbray Valley Loop is a 38.5 km route with approximately 505 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Gravel track and mixed natural surfaces
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region
10 Hard

Cycle Atlas gravel pick #10

Mareeba–Davies Creek–Tinaroo Gravel Loop

126.7km
2,195metres up

Experienced riders planning a long, demanding gravel day.

Route notes

Mareeba–Davies Creek–Tinaroo Gravel Loop is a 126.7 km route with approximately 2,195 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.

Surface
Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
Watch for
Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
Starts Cairns region

Using the files

From this page to your bars.

Download an individual GPX or the city ZIP, then import the file into your cycling computer or navigation app.

  1. 1
    Choose a route

    Check distance, climbing and the notes on each card.

  2. 2
    Download the GPX

    Select GPX on a card, or download all ten in the ZIP pack.

  3. 3
    Import and verify

    Load it in your device app and confirm the track before you leave.

Ride smart

A GPX is a guide, not a guarantee.

01

Check access

Land access, closures and trail conditions can change. Follow current signs and local notices.

02

Plan for gravel

Carry water, food, repair gear and navigation power appropriate to the route and conditions.

03

Verify the track

Planning maps may recalculate off-road sections. The downloadable GPX is the supplied route line.