Encounter Bikeway
South Australia, Australia
Point-to-point trail in South Australia, Australia. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 16.1 mi (25.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 308 ft (94 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 35 min
- High point
- 89 ft (27 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Briston-Smith Park 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Shelter 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Shelter 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Beach: Surfers Beach 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Shelter 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Middleton Point 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Shelter 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Shelter 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Beach: Horseshoe Bay 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Harbour Master’s Cottage 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from start
- Beach: Boomer Beach 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.4 mi (20 km) from start
- Visitor center 16 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Victor Harbor Tourist Office 16 mi (25.8 km) from start
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Questions about Encounter Bikeway
How long is Encounter Bikeway?
Encounter Bikeway is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 35 min. It climbs 308 ft (94 m) in total, up to a high point of 89 ft (27 m).
How hard is Encounter Bikeway?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Encounter Bikeway?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Encounter Bikeway?
Drinking water on the way at 1.7 mi (2.8 km). Toilets: 1.7 mi (2.8 km), 1.7 mi (2.8 km), 2.3 mi (3.6 km).
Is Encounter Bikeway shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Encounter Bikeway?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Encounter Bikeway?
Riverview Deli, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Encounter Bikeway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap