Host of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Mountain Biking events – Nerang is a great place to spin the legs. The National Park has a HUGE network of trails – over 50!! This includes everything from green, blue & black diamond trails with some popular cross-country trails thrown in as well!
There is something for everyone at Nerang, with trails well signposted & a large car park located near the Velodrome on Hope Street.
After years sitting idle & trails becoming overgrown, Kooralbyn has recently seen a transformation like no other. Thanks to the help of dedicated volunteers the park is now one of Queensland’s premier riding destinations. Now with over 20 trails & a great range of dedicated learning features, this is the perfect spot to progress as a rider.
Located on the same property as the Kooralbyn Valley Resort you can book a stay and roll out of bed to ride the trails. If visiting for a day trip the best parking is past the resort and on Routley Drive. Keep your eyes peeled for more handcrafted single track in 2021.
You can’t beat the beautiful location that is Mt Joyce! The 30 kilometres + of trails borders the picturesque Lake Wyaralong. This is the perfect spot for a weekend adventure with camping near by as well! Where you ask? Just over an hours drive South West from Brisbane and just outside Beaudesert is where you will find this special place.
Now – back to the trails! The Escape Park caters to most riders with a mix of green, blue and black diamond trails. The local company Brisbane Mountain Bike Shuttles can take the pain away from climbing to the views with shuttles on offer most weekends. Please note that the black diamond trails should only be attempted by experienced riders as they have large features & rocks. The popular “Bovine Groove” trail is one not to miss however & will suit most riders!
Perhaps the perfect spot to begin one’s mountain biking adventure – Daisy Hill is a local favourite. With flat but entertaining trails you can spend hours honing your skills among the 20+ kilometres of trails.
Some of the best trails for beginners to check out are; “Lace Monitor” & “Possum Box” while the more advanced riders can find a challenge on the black diamond “Nirvana”.
The Daisy Hill trails can be accessed from various entrances with the main entrance found at the end of Daisy Hill Road. You will find toilets & bike facilities here. The other popular entrance is at the end of Underwood Road at the duck pond.
Does 15km of single track just 25 minutes from the Brisbane CBD sound good to you? Well then, get your riding kit on & your bike on the car & head to Cornubia Forest Park for your next riding adventure.
With links now to both Daisy Hill & Bayview Conservation Park you can ride for as little or as long as you like at Cornubia. It’s fast becoming a popular destination with it’s mixture of green, blue and black trails – there’s something for everyone.
Best parking can be found at the end of Kimberly Drive where you’ll cross the gateway into the network of more than 14 trails.
Nestled in the Redland Shire you will find a well maintained & loved trail network. Home to the RATS Cycling Club the park has seen numerous new trails, car park & facility upgrades in the past few years. Now with BBQ facilities, picnic tables, toilets and water taps – it’s a great place to bring the family!
With now over 30 trails to explore, Bayview is well known for the venue for XC races. With some decent peddling involved but some great decents this really is the XC riders playground!
Best parking is off German Church Road & we highly recommend riding “Sorceress”!
An urban mountain bikers dream awaits at Scribbly Gums. Find 152 hectares of open park which includes the perfect beginner level trails. With over 30 green & blue trails this is a popular spot for kids & those new to the sport to build up skill & fitness. Another bonus is the park is relatively flat so no ridiculous climbs!
Rich in local history, Castle Hill has become a local hot spot for Enduro style riding in South East Queensland. You will find remains of a large three story mansion that was built on top of the hill. Work has been progressing in 2020 on a new skills/trials area with toilet facilities as well.
While some trails do cater for beginners, most are predominately blue or black diamond and require a high level of skill & fitness. Expect big rocks, sharp turns and loose dirt. But don’t get us wrong – it’s a heap of fun!
