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Return to Sender Loop

Mountain Biking Trail

Moderate
7.91 mi
1,140 ft
One of Derby's most famous from-town loops.

If you are looking for a fun and fast mountain bike loop in Derby, Tasmania, you should check out the Return to Sender loop with Long Shadows. This loop combines the new Return to Sender trail with the scenic Long Shadows trail, offering a smooth and flowy ride with lots of rock slabs and berms. The ride begins from downtown, climbing uphill on Rusty Crusty, Axehead, and eventually, the Long Shadows trail. Long Shadows is a moderate trail with some switchbacks and rock gardens, and it offers some stunning views of the valley and the mountains. And soon, you'll reach Return to Sender. Return to Sender is a new trail in the Derby network that offers a smooth and flowy ride with lots of rock slabs and berms. It is 5.72 km long and mostly downhill, with gentle to moderate gradients. It starts from the shuttle drop-off point on Cascade Dam Road and finishes on the main street of Derby, opposite the post office - hence the name. As you might have gathered, you could choose to shuttle up to the beginning of the trail instead of pedaling. The trail passes through tall eucalyptus forests and dense pockets of tree-ferns, giving you a sense of being immersed in nature. It has some exposure and speed, but nothing too scary or technical. The trail is rated as more difficult, but it is suitable for intermediate riders who are comfortable with some rock features. The Return to Sender loop with Long Shadows is a must-do for any mountain bike enthusiast visiting Derby. It will give you a taste of the amazing trails that this town has to offer. Sources: Conversation with Bing Written by FATMAP Official
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Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Axehead1.38 mi226 ft3.0%
Axehead - Long Shadows3.82 mi860 ft4.2%
Shadowy Return7.59 mi846 ft0.4%
Long Shadows to Jumps Crossing1.27 mi256 ft3.8%
Lower Long Shadows1.18 mi266 ft4.2%
Long Shadows2.38 mi594 ft4.7%
Jumps Traill to Top Creek0.66 mi249 ft7.2%
Upper Long Shadows1.26 mi266 ft3.7%
Return To Sender3.60 mi-791 ft-4.0%
My Names Buck0.28 mi26 ft1.0%
Sender3.40 mi-735 ft-4.1%
Return to Sender A3.22 mi-771 ft-4.3%
Letter Drop0.51 mi-226 ft-8.3%
Snail Mail1.08 mi144 ft2.2%
SE - Swoopy Boi1.12 mi-472 ft-8.0%
Head Torch0.94 mi-518 ft-10.5%
Old Methodist Trail0.28 mi-180 ft-11.9%
Watering the weed0.05 mi-10 ft-3.6%
Dammed the post0.35 mi-256 ft-13.6%
Dam to double trouble0.16 mi-79 ft-8.9%