Dams loop from Hampton
Cycling route
Overview
About this route
For those who like it lumpy, this loop is both spectacular in scenery and challenging for all levels of cyclists. Extras include the short but punchy climb to Gus Beutel Lookout and a down-and-back to Cressbrook Dam (but be careful of cattle grids on your descent).
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- Duration
- 43.1 km
- Distance
- 902 m
- Ascent
- 903 m
- Descent
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- Avg. speed
- 719 m
- Max. altitude
Route quality
Waytypes & surfaces along the route
Waytypes
Road
19.4 km
(45 %)
Busy road
18.2 km
(42 %)
Surfaces
Paved
43.1 km
(100 %)
Asphalt
36.5 km
(85 %)
Paved (undefined)
6.6 km
(15 %)
Undefined
0.1 km
(<1 %)
Route highlights
Points of interest along the route
Point of interest after 13.6 km
An extra out-and-back to Gus Beutel Lookout is well worth the effort and makes for an excellent on-route rest stop. This extra is 3km return with 90m of climbing.
Point of interest after 23 km
Add an extra down-and-back to Cressbrook Dam. Just be careful of cattle grids on the descent. This extra is 10Km return with 300m of climbing.
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