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SaveAtherton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park and Herberton Range.
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- Mountain Bike
34 trails
- E-Bike
29 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
17 trails
- Trail Running
17 trails
Region Details
- 10
- 1
- 8
- 15
Region Status
Open as of Sep 11, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 38
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 34
- Trails E-Bike
- 29
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 17
- Trails Trail Running
- 17
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 80 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,929 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,121 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,071 ft
- Reports
- 498
- Photos
- 149
- Completed Counter
- 6,718
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Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park
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- 15
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Herberton Range
Popular Atherton Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 4 miles • 510 ft • 426 •
Nicknamed because it was the first true mountain bike trail to be constructed on the Atherton Tablelands, this iconic trail created mountain biking excitement in Atherton. It is great fun and challenging with exciting climbs and even...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,395 ft • 15 ft • 405 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 56 ft • 381 •
A trail that has a bit of everything and is a joy to ride. Best to ride a couple of times and familiarize to extract the most fun as some of the features and jumps are hidden but if you know they're coming up ahead its worth putting in...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 550 ft • 316 •
Trail 16 (Top Deck) leads you from onto trail 12. It consists of a moderate climb with many switchbacks and loose rocky surface. Takes around 15 minutes for a fit rider to complete.
• 70 ★ 3.7 • 4,304 ft • 47 ft • 305 •
Named in honor of a section of trail that no longer exists that was originally built by a local Kiwi lad. The trail roughly follows the old trail “Kiwi loop”. A fast, fun ride all the way out to the gate at the trail head. Look out...
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 3,823 ft • 54 ft • 244 •
The trail follows the creek for about 1.5km before popping out on Rifle Range Road an easy 1.5km ride from the trail head proper of AFMTBP. It then continues as a green graded trail in the park proper with various other trails leading...
Atherton Mountain Bike Routes
39 miles • 3,342 ft • 7 •
Lap from Big 4 though the hills and then looping around the Atherton trail park
26 miles • 3,997 ft • 12 •
Climb 1000m in one ride at Atherton Forest MTB Park. the name says it all really... Bring your mountain legs.
1 mile • 34 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Single track from Mt Ida. Exit near the back of the historical village via the train tracks
6 miles • 612 ft • 5 • Loop • Race •
ELEV8XCM is the signature event staged annually by Tableland Cycle Sports Inc. It is a cross country style...
• 14 miles • 1,451 ft • 10 •
• 3 miles • 251 ft • 2 •
Photos of Atherton Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| wilsontrib | ridden | trail | activity #104613865 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 5:27am 1 day |
| Flemo74 | wishlist | region | activity #103527403 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 1:25am Sep 11, 2026 |
| Mick62 | add | report | activity #102206443 and 6 more | Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:45pm Aug 23, 2026 |
| robking717 | add | report | activity #100449882 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 5:46pm Jul 31, 2026 |
| Sunsandsurf74 | ridden | trail | activity #100404845 and 4 more | Jul 31, 2026 @ 5:23am Jul 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | June 2026. Cliffhanger has just had a refurb... | Jun 1, 2026 @ 6:41pm Jun 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is not an MTB trail, trail usage data... | Jul 3, 2025 @ 2:43pm Jul 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Whatch out for a snake at the rock gardens at... | May 31, 2025 @ 4:14pm May 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Definitely needs to be broken into sections.... | Mar 17, 2025 @ 12:31am Mar 17, 2025 | ||
| trail | Needs serious maintenance and upgrades. Not... | Mar 17, 2025 @ 12:27am Mar 17, 2025 |
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10 Blue Trails119 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k41 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge35 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge4 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k42 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge36 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 34 | 76 miles | 13,839 ft | 42 miles | 2,119 ft | #2,282 | #98 | 147 | 498 | 4 | 8,215 | |
| E-Bike | 29 | 69 miles | 10,614 ft | 35 miles | 2,119 ft | #2,494 | #115 | 2 | 498 | 2 | 818 | |
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 42 miles | 8,737 ft | 27 miles | 2,119 ft | #1,284 | #92 | 7 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 6 miles | 1,368 ft | 3 miles | 1,450 ft | #2,908 | #126 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 25 miles | 3,583 ft | 10 miles | 1,135 ft | #1,307 | #43 | 100 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 10 | 30 miles | 8,018 ft | 18 miles | 1,555 ft | #1,128 | #50 | 80 | ||||
| Hike | 17 | 45 miles | 5,692 ft | 23 miles | 2,119 ft | #5,031 | #155 | 451 | 1 | 396 | ||
| Trail Running | 17 | 45 miles | 5,692 ft | 23 miles | 2,119 ft | #4,579 | #139 | 451 | 254 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 5 miles | 1,273 ft | 3 miles | 1,102 ft | 80 | 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Atherton?
Atherton has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Atherton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Atherton are:
- Trail 1 (4.2/5)
- Lickety Split (4.1/5)
- Trail 13 (Yahoo Wahoo) (4.1/5)
- Trail 5 (4/5)
- Trail 17 (Drop Zone) (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Atherton?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Atherton are:
- August (50 activities)
- July (48 activities)
- December (35 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Atherton?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Atherton. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Atherton?
The longest trail in Atherton is Atherton Rail Trail section 3 at 17.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Atherton?
The best hiking trails in Atherton are:
- Mount Baldy Walking Track
- Petersons Creek Track
- Atherton Rail Trail section 3
- Yabi Bush Walk
- Heritage Track
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Atherton?
The best trail running trails in Atherton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Atherton?
Atherton has a total of 38 trails. Of those, 34 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Atherton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Atherton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Atherton is Trail 12 (Stairway to Heaven) with 374 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Atherton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Atherton is Trail 9 (Ricochet) with 252 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Atherton?
Atherton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Atherton?
The following bike services are available in Atherton:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Atherton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Atherton is Trail 16 (Top Deck) with an average grade of 4.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Atherton?
The overall region status for Atherton is Clear / Green. Out of 29 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 13
- Closed: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Atherton?
Yes, Atherton supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Atherton that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Atherton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Atherton are: View all mountain biking routes in Atherton.
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What type of bike is most common in Atherton?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Atherton are:
- AM (32 activities)
- DH (4 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Atherton?
The highest summit in Atherton is Stewart Head at 1,213 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Atherton?
The most popular Strava segments in Atherton are:
- Deadpool (3,925 athletes)
- Get Hover it! (3,573 athletes)
- Top of Track 6 to the Roundabout (3,132 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Atherton?
There are currently 6 closed trails in Atherton. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 13
- Closed: 6
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Atherton?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Atherton. View all adaptive trails in Atherton for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Atherton?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Atherton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Atherton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Atherton are:
- Herberton Range Fire Trail
- Trail 16 (Top Deck)
- Trail 13 (Yahoo Wahoo)
- Trail 9 (Ricochet)
- Trail 14 (Ewe Beauty)
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Atherton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Atherton are:
- Trail 4 (4/5)
- Lickety Split (5/5)
- Trail 1 (5/5)
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