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        Armidale trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Hiking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Armidale State Forest (Piney), SportUNE MTB Trails and Oxley Wilds River National Park.
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        Region Details
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        • 7

        Region Status
        Open as of Aug 16, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        153
        Trails Mountain Bike
        137
        Trails E-Bike
        48
        Trails Gravel Bike
        29
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        22
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        7
        Trails Hike
        132
        Trails Trail Running
        141
        Total Distance
        73 miles
        Total Descent
        13,668 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,978 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        4,603 ft
        Reports
        3,017
        Photos
        58
        Completed Counter
        10,595
        Sub Regions

        Popular Armidale Mountain Biking Trails

        95 5.0 1,729 ft 7 ft 214
        is the starting trail leading off from the trailhead. A nice straight forward and fun trail with some twists and bends, suitable for all rider levels.
        100 5.0 913 ft 5 ft 210
        runs along the southern edge of the pine plantation and is an easy and relatively flat trail with water views over Lake Zot. Nothing hard here.
        95 5.0 1,534 ft 60 ft 201
        Final section of the track leading back to the trail head. Nice open section of track with one final fence crossing that, as the name suggests, allows you to go ...
        90 3.0 488 ft 0 ft 198
        A short section of flow track where rejoins . This trail consists of a series of 7 berms on either side of trail, allowing riders to swap from side to side. A fun and flowy section of trail.
        95 5.0 456 ft 0 ft 196
        For those that don't like berms, this trail acts as a B-line for . Slightly steeper downhill but straight forward.
        90 4.0 5,092 ft 43 ft 188
        is a great set of trails. Access requires crossing the fence knock-over before dropping up and down along the creek. The trail turns into a very tight and twisty section thru the trees. This section requires some good bike handling to...
        100 4.0 3,668 ft 122 ft 175
        While the track is a straight forward ride, the climbing on this one makes it just a bit tougher. The climb is constant to the top afer which there are a series of great berms as you drop back down onto .
        90 4.0 554 ft 20 ft 173
        A short, sharp and tricky trail with a couple of rock drops and a steep punchy climb to the .

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 4 rides

        Armidale Mountain Bike Routes

        Kermit Featured
        1 mile 103 ft 7 Loop
        Kermit is an easy graded loop named for beginners. The loop is well marked by signs and easy to follow....
        3 miles 221 ft 7 Loop
        A ~5km loop covering the open trails accessible from the Pine Forest Road Carpark.
        9 miles 933 ft 24 Loop Race
        This is the race route for the 2023 WEMBO World Championships, to be run in 4-5 November 2023. Course is...
        4 miles 389 ft 10 Loop Race
        This is the shorter race loop for non-categorised, social riders and U13 NIXCs riders for the 2023 Winter...
        3,825 ft 37 ft 0 Loop Race
        Spring Dirt Crit race track
        6 miles 655 ft 11 Loop Race
        This is the main race loop for age categories and NIXCs riders for the 2023 Winter Series/NIXCS Round.

        Photos of Armidale Mountain Bike

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        Dec 27, 2016 @ 10:31pm
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        May 17, 2026 @ 3:12pm
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        22 |
        May 16, 2026 @ 12:32am
        May 16, 2026
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        18 |
        May 12, 2026 @ 1:49pm
        May 12, 2026
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        63 |
        Oct 2, 2025 @ 3:13am
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        Oct 2, 2025 @ 3:13am
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        56 |
        Oct 2, 2025 @ 3:13am
        Oct 2, 2025
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        112 |
        Sep 18, 2023 @ 4:04pm
        Sep 18, 2023
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        79 |
        Jan 22, 2023 @ 10:59pm
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        101 |
        Jan 22, 2023 @ 10:57pm
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        131 |
        Jan 22, 2023 @ 10:57pm
        Jan 22, 2023
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        76 |
        Nov 16, 2021 @ 1:38am
        Nov 16, 2021

        Videos of Armidale Mountain Bike

        Reovated Trail Oct 2025
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        0:40 | 50 | Oct 2, 2025
        The Piney TRAIL GUIDE - PART ONE - Easy to...
        mtb
        9:47 | 61 | May 27, 2022
        The Piney - Advanced lines and ALL Jump Trails !!!
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        trail: Hotdog
        8:38 | 70 | May 27, 2022
        Sport UNE Armidale TRAIL GUIDE video
        mtb
        9:29 | 111 | May 27, 2022
        A lap of the track
        mtb
        3:39 | 174 | Aug 4, 2020
        SportUNE Track
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        trail: Axe Head
        0:53 | 179 | Aug 4, 2020

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Aug 17, 2026 @ 12:02pm
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        Addzzaddtrailactivity #101597695
        Aug 16, 2026 @ 12:55am
        Aug 16, 2026
        Addzzaddreportactivity #101597457 and 12 more
        Aug 16, 2026 @ 12:48am
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        Addzzaddreportactivity #100543990 and 13 more
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        Aug 1, 2026 @ 8:44pm
        Aug 1, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        ja-harreportSixteen BeersStill raw but drying out & bedding in nicely
        Aug 10, 2024 @ 1:54am
        Aug 10, 2024
        lagpa454trailOff the HookSome trail are in ok condition
        Mar 16, 2022 @ 4:54pm
        Mar 16, 2022
        ride-it-mtb-adventurestrailSoft ServeNothing here is rideable. 2yrs minimum since...
        Mar 25, 2021 @ 2:16am
        Mar 25, 2021
        ride-it-mtb-adventurestrailYakkity YakFat Tyre Farm is no longer in use. Visited...
        Mar 25, 2021 @ 2:10am
        Mar 25, 2021
        ride-it-mtb-adventurestrailOff the HookThese trails are no longer usable. No upkeep,...
        Mar 25, 2021 @ 2:00am
        Mar 25, 2021

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike13754 miles7,835 ft25 miles1,598 ft
        #832#43543,017267,603
        E-Bike4815 miles1,650 ft6 miles276 ft
        #3,646#1622,7261174
        Gravel Bike2923 miles2,776 ft10 miles1,598 ft
        #1,542#68172157
        Adaptive Bike2215 miles2,182 ft7 miles1,598 ft
        #1,935#692131
        Winter Fat Bike71 mile98 ft1,864 ft148 ft
        #1,451#5191
        Hike13262 miles11,890 ft31 miles2,979 ft
        #2,409#6942,972224
        Trail Running14168 miles12,641 ft33 miles2,979 ft
        #1,956#542,986193

        Frequently Asked Questions About Armidale

        What are the best places to ride in Armidale?
        Armidale has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Armidale?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Armidale are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Armidale?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Armidale are:
        • December (25 activities)
        • February (24 activities)
        • June (20 activities)
        Check the Armidale reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Armidale?
        There are 20 parking locations listed in Armidale. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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