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      Appin trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Popular destinations include Dharawal National Park.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 17, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Gravel Bike
      9
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      9
      Trails Hike
      9
      Trails Trail Running
      9
      Total Distance
      31 miles
      Total Descent
      3,019 ft
      Total Vertical
      757 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,449 ft
      Reports
      49
      Photos
      58
      Completed Counter
      335
      Sub Regions

      Popular Appin Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 671 ft • 68 •
      XC single trail with some technical features to negotiate. Best suited for Intermediate levels of fitness and skills.
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 337 ft • 53 •
      Branches off 10B trail - is the linking trail to get to Darkes Forest. Fire trail with steep descent down to river crossing (concrete causeway - usually about 100mm deep) & then steep climb up to 10H trail. Typical loose sandstone fire...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 10 rides

      Photos of Appin Mountain Bike

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      Feb 10, 2016 @ 6:17pm
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      Jun 5, 2022 @ 2:04am
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      Oct 20, 2021 @ 5:29am
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      Jul 3, 2021 @ 11:33pm
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      May 24, 2021 @ 6:02pm
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      Aug 2, 2008 @ 5:40am
      Aug 2, 2008
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      Oct 17, 2020 @ 4:36pm
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      Feb 10, 2016 @ 6:15pm
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      Feb 10, 2016 @ 6:14pm
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      Feb 10, 2016 @ 6:11pm
      Feb 10, 2016

      Videos of Appin Mountain Bike

      Dharawal 10D
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      0:12 | 244 | Jan 29, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Appin
      Sep 18, 2026 @ 3:38pm (Australia/Sydney)
      Sep 17, 2026
      Very DryE-Bike Bit dry and dusty, a bit of rain would...Zadmtb
      Dharawal 10R Management Trail
      Nov 11, 2022 @ 10:53am
      Nov 11, 2022
      VariableLots of motorbike damge still a few areas...kdellow
      Dharawal 10U Management Trail
      Nov 11, 2022 @ 10:53am
      Nov 11, 2022
      VariableLots of motorbike damge still a few areas...kdellow
      Dharawal 10C Management Trail
      Nov 11, 2022 @ 10:53am
      Nov 11, 2022
      VariableLots of motorbike damge still a few areas...kdellow
      Dharawal 10H Management Trail
      Nov 11, 2022 @ 10:53am
      Nov 11, 2022
      VariableLots of motorbike damge still a few areas...kdellow
      Dharawal 10D Management Trail
      Nov 11, 2022 @ 10:53am
      Nov 11, 2022
      VariableLots of motorbike damge still a few areas...kdellow
      Dharawal 10P Management Trail
      Nov 11, 2022 @ 6:53pm
      Nov 11, 2022
      VariableLots of motorbike damge still a few areas...kdellow

      Activity Feed

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      Zadmtbaddreportactivity #104033998
      Sep 18, 2026 @ 2:02am
      Sep 18, 2026
      joelbailey3wishlisttrailactivity #95160168
      May 21, 2026 @ 12:45am
      May 21, 2026
      Joshua3yHMqSriddentrailactivity #90250168
      Mar 8, 2026 @ 9:00pm
      Mar 8, 2026
      Joshua3yHMqSriddentrailactivity #88364196
      Feb 4, 2026 @ 11:34pm
      Feb 4, 2026
      MalcolmQ7LcOvriddentrailactivity #86882915
      Jan 8, 2026 @ 10:31pm
      Jan 8, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      ZadmtbtrailAppinWith the recent high rainfall in August...
      Oct 13, 2025 @ 3:28pm
      Oct 13, 2025
      dougbarrtrailDharawal 10D Management TrailWet in places, quite a bit of wet sand and a...
      Oct 20, 2024 @ 1:58am
      Oct 20, 2024
      Trav1trailAppinThese are fun XC style trails with some nice...
      May 19, 2024 @ 2:48am
      May 19, 2024
      BigamphtrailAppinSome sections have not been riden for a while,...
      Jan 19, 2024 @ 5:48pm
      Jan 19, 2024
      ajcoles84trailAppinTrail in bad shape. Lots of erosion and rutted...
      May 3, 2023 @ 2:14am
      May 3, 2023

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1031 miles3,018 ft13 miles758 ft
      #7,286#24658491,297
      E-Bike18 miles673 ft3 miles180 ft
      25312
      Gravel Bike923 miles2,346 ft9 miles758 ft
      #2,103#101392
      Adaptive Bike923 miles2,346 ft9 miles758 ft
      #2,520#10039
      Hike923 miles2,346 ft9 miles758 ft
      #7,515#2483828
      Trail Running923 miles2,346 ft9 miles758 ft
      #6,977#2183828

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Appin?
      Appin has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Appin?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Appin are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Appin?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Appin are:
      • February (9 activities)
      • March (7 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
      Check the Appin reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Appin?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Appin. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Appin?
      The longest trail in Appin is Appin at 8.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Appin?
      Appin has a total of 10 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Appin to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Appin?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Appin is Appin with 671 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Appin?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Appin is Appin with 672 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Appin?
      Appin supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Appin?
      Out of 8 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 1
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Appin?
      There are 1 trails in Appin that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Appin?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Appin are:
      • XC (2 activities)
      • AM (2 activities)
      Check the Appin activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Appin?
      The most popular Strava segments in Appin are:
      • Dead legs (1,525 athletes)
      • Rugged Romp to fenceline (1,397 athletes)
      • Bridge Descent (1,337 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Appin.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Appin?
      Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Appin. View all adaptive trails in Appin for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Appin?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Appin?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Appin are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Appin.
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