Mountain Bike Rides

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MTB Trail Gradings

If you’re new to Mountain Bike Riding it’s pretty important you familiarise yourself with the “IMBA Trail Difficulty Rating System”.

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Boomerang Farm

The home of Gravity in SEQ – Boomerang Farm Bike Park is a haven for downhill riders.

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Wondai – McEuen Forest

Just a short ride from the small rural township of Wondai, you will find the McEuen forestry.

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Ewen Maddock Dam

Designed for beginners and catering to families the Ewen Maddock Dam loop (sometimes referred to as Ferny Forest) is the perfect spot to explore nature and build skills.

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Nerang National Park

Host of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Mountain Biking events – Nerang is a great place to spin the legs.

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Kooralbyn Valley

Thanks to the help of dedicated volunteers the park is now one of Queensland’s premier riding destinations.

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Mount Joyce Recreation Escape Park

The 30 kilometres + of trails borders the picturesque Lake Wyaralong.

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Daisy Hill Conservation Park

Perhaps the perfect spot to begin one’s mountain biking adventure – Daisy Hill is a local favourite.

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Cornubia Forest Park

Does 15km of single track just 25 minutes from the Brisbane CBD sound good to you?

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Bayview Conservation Park

With now over 30 trails to explore, Bayview is well known for the venue for XC races.

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Scribbly Gums

An urban mountain bikers dream awaits at Scribbly Gums.

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Castle Hill/Blackstone Hill

Rich in local history, Castle Hill has become a local hot spot for Enduro style riding in South East Queensland.

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Bunyaville Conservation Park

The 22km + trail network is easy to navigate and provides hours of entertainment.

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Ironbark Gully

Be sure to check out the flow trail “Kombi” you’re sure to enjoy the berms.

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Gap Creek

Suiting riders of all abilities the 20km+ network is well known for its “Rocket Frog” trail.

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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

Discover Australia’s longest rail trail on the BVRT – all 161km of it!

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Sugarbag Road

If you like north shore (bridges, see-saws, ramps & wall rides) then you have to get the bike out to Sugarbag Road trails.

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Victory Heights

Now boasting over 20kms of trails which suit everyone from beginners to those more advanced.

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Parklands

Home to some of Queensland’s greatest “Old school” mountain bike trails.

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Tewantin – Wooroi Trails

Arguably one of the best spots for riding in South East Queensland

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Toogoom

One can’t think of a better place to ride than Hervey Bay.

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Promisedland MTB

The small but fun trail network makes up what is the Promisedland trails.

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Hidden Vale Adventure Park

The park has the largest network (110km +) of trails within an hour’s drive from Brisbane.

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Jubilee Park

In Toowoomba’s case it’s established it’s rocks & created a network of 28kms suitable for the beginners up to the advanced downhill riders.

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Gladstone MTB Park

Now with over 20km of hand & machine built single track it’s time to check it out!

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Rowallan Park

The trails in Mackay cater for everyone from the novice to experienced rider.

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First Turkey MTB Reserve

Just a 15 minute drive from the CBD you will find a trail network worth drooling over!

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Cape Pallarenda

If coastal views is more your thing then this is the ride for you.

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Douglas MTB Park

If you like picturesque views, single track and obstacles then this is the place for you!

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Davies Creek MTB Park

Not one to be missed, Davies Creek is nestled in between Cairns and Atherton and is a gem!

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Smithfield MTB Park

Home to Australia’s first world championship venue nearly 20 years ago

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Atherton Forest Tablelands

Nestled amongst eucalypt forests and valleys, you can find a expansive network of purpose-built mountain bike single track.

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