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SaveBathurst 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, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and tight and twisty. Scenery includes creeks, swimming spots and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, jumps and rock gardens. Popular destinations include Yetholme and Bathurst Bike Park.
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- Mountain Bike
50 trails
- E-Bike
13 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Hike
40 trails
- Trail Running
40 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 16
- 20
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Sep 15, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 50
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 50
- Trails E-Bike
- 13
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 40
- Trails Trail Running
- 40
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,735 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,053 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,186 ft
- Reports
- 96
- Photos
- 21
- Completed Counter
- 1,964
Sub Regions
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Bathurst Bike Park
- 12
- 8
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Yetholme
- 3
- 12
- 3
Popular Bathurst Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 2.5 • 2,083 ft • 12 ft • 123 •
The trail starts with a swooping downhill right-hander which has been paved with bricks to act as trail armoring. While slippery in the wet, a lip on the outer edge provides something to hook your tires against. This is immediately...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 156 ft • 115 •
From the trailhead, the track runs downhill towards the creek with some fast bermed corners. As the trail flattens out, it crosses over the creek with a short bridge (which is wide enough to walk over if you're not confident about...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,891 ft • 2 ft • 109 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,594 ft • 14 ft • 106 •
A couple of shallow berms lead to a wide-radius 180° banked corner and a short uphill. The trail then curves right and leads over a contoured bank into another berm and short uphill section. As you cross the access road, you'll dive...
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,060 ft • 0 ft • 104 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 768 ft • 27 ft • 102 •
Cherry Poppins heads across the hill and makes a left at the fork before a short climb over a contoured bank with edging on the right. Once over the bank, you've got another short climb into a left-hander and a small drop into a dip and...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,514 ft • 79 ft • 98 •
I hope you like climbing, because riders are in for plenty of switchbacks that were added to keep the gradient manageable up The Zipper. The trail is fairly wide and the corners aren't overly tight, so it's fairly beginner friendly for...
Bathurst Mountain Bike Routes
2 miles • 181 ft • 7 • Point to Point •
The best route of the Bathurst MTB Park, the Pinnacle is an easy ride up, with a few features along the...
4 miles • 26 ft • 0 • Loop •
Starting at the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre this loop covers sections of the popular river walk...
6 miles • 612 ft • 22 • Loop • Race •
Route of the Central West InterClub Series 3 hour, held in Bathurst on 22 July 2017
Photos of Bathurst Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| timbotao | add | poi | activity #105050685 and 1 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 10:56am Oct 2, 2026 |
| timbotao | add | trail | activity #105050680 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 10:56am Oct 2, 2026 |
| jezzy12 | ridden | trail | activity #104960064 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:35pm Sep 30, 2026 |
| timbotao | add | route | activity #104354930 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 8:43am Sep 22, 2026 |
| timbotao | add | report | activity #103829221 and 2 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 12:41am Sep 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This section is by far the best and most fun.... | Mar 14, 2025 @ 12:50am Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Slightly easier than the top section. Good... | Mar 14, 2025 @ 12:48am Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | An old/current motorbike trail. Not really a... | Mar 14, 2025 @ 12:47am Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | The wooden bridge is in poor condition. Only... | Mar 14, 2025 @ 12:44am Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Not really a blue. All jumps are tables and in... | Mar 14, 2025 @ 12:44am Mar 14, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails23 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k28 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge12 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k27 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge12 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 | 50 | 21 miles | 4,734 ft | 11 miles | 2,054 ft | #4,597 | #176 | 21 | 96 | 3 | 2,576 | |
| E-Bike | 13 | 8 miles | 2,087 ft | 4 miles | 2,047 ft | #6,143 | #253 | 73 | 2 | 261 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 7 miles | 302 ft | 2 miles | 1,969 ft | #6,143 | #191 | 8 | 2 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 289 ft | 2 miles | 1,952 ft | #3,887 | #157 | 8 | ||||
| Hike | 40 | 17 miles | 3,517 ft | 9 miles | 2,054 ft | #7,303 | #244 | 89 | 18 | |||
| Trail Running | 40 | 17 miles | 3,517 ft | 9 miles | 2,054 ft | #6,717 | #211 | 89 | 9 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 3,255 ft | 131 ft | 1,926 ft | 154 ft | 19 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Bathurst?
Bathurst 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 Bathurst?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bathurst are:
- Carlsberg - Upper (4.1/5)
- Gingerman - Upper (4.1/5)
- Gingerman - Lower (4.1/5)
- Learn 2 Fly (4/5)
- Mother-in-law (3.7/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Bathurst?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Bathurst. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Bathurst?
The longest trail in Bathurst is Macquarie River Trail at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bathurst?
The best hiking trails in Bathurst are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bathurst?
The best trail running trails in Bathurst are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bathurst?
Bathurst has a total of 50 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bathurst to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bathurst?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bathurst is Junk in the Trunk with 156 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bathurst?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bathurst is Tombstone Alley with 366 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bathurst?
Bathurst supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Bathurst?
The following bike services are available in Bathurst:
- Trail Association (2)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bathurst?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bathurst is Mother-in-law with an average grade of 7.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Bathurst?
Out of 32 trails:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Bathurst?
Yes, Bathurst supports e-bike riding. There are 15 trails in Bathurst 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 Bathurst?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Bathurst are: View all mountain biking routes in Bathurst.
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What is the highest summit in Bathurst?
The highest summit in Bathurst is Mount Tarana at 4,199 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bathurst?
The most popular Strava segments in Bathurst are:
- Ryanocoaster (631 athletes)
- The Zipper (577 athletes)
- Forks and Spoons (461 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Bathurst?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Bathurst. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Bathurst.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Bathurst?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Bathurst. View all adaptive trails in Bathurst for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Bathurst?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Bathurst directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bathurst?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Bathurst are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bathurst?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bathurst are:
- Mother-in-law (3/5)
- Junk in the Trunk (0/5)
- Cherry Poppins (0/5)
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