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SaveBowral trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes views and creeks. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Amenities include picnic spots. Popular destinations include Welby MTB Track.
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- Mountain Bike
40 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 36
Region Status
Open as of Sep 5, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 54
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 40
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Total Distance
- 36 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,447 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,151 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,792 ft
- Reports
- 139
- Photos
- 21
- Completed Counter
- 6,927
Sub Regions
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Welby MTB Track
- 2
- 22
Popular Bowral Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,873 ft • 3 ft • 439 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,749 ft • 35 ft • 413 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 35 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 984 ft • 20 ft • 399 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,198 ft • 21 ft • 394 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,173 ft • 92 ft • 392 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 92 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 2,096 ft • 23 ft • 380 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 23 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,936 ft • 13 ft • 371 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 13 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 1,522 ft • 15 ft • 371 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Bowral Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.6 • 6 miles • 427 ft • 13 • Loop •
This route includes the full loop of the Welby MTB Track. You can use the firetrails or some of the...
1 mile • 27 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
Huck Yeah is one of the 3 routes used in the GD Champs. Starting at the pump track, this heads down...
4,780 ft • 24 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
GD's Burnout is one of 3 courses for the CD Champs and takes in Burnout and The Oven.
1 mile • 29 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
Fast As - one of three routes for the GD Champs.
Photos of Bowral Mountain Bike
Videos of Bowral Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Burnt Out | Sep 6, 2026 @ 9:32am (Australia/Sydney) Sep 5, 2026 | Unknown | Dizo | ||
| Kevin's Dream | Aug 22, 2026 @ 10:15am (Australia/Sydney) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | N80CuYHF | ||
| The Oven | Aug 22, 2026 @ 10:10am (Australia/Sydney) Aug 21, 2026 | Ideal | N80CuYHF | ||
| Road Runner | Aug 2, 2024 @ 7:39pm Aug 2, 2024 | Ideal | MacroTiara | ||
| Keith's Curves | Aug 2, 2024 @ 7:39pm Aug 2, 2024 | Ideal | MacroTiara | ||
| Col de Dump | Aug 2, 2024 @ 7:39pm Aug 2, 2024 | Ideal | MacroTiara | ||
| Lightening Ridge | Aug 2, 2024 @ 7:39pm Aug 2, 2024 | Ideal | MacroTiara | ||
| Fire Cracker | Aug 2, 2024 @ 7:39pm Aug 2, 2024 | Ideal | MacroTiara | ||
| Huff & Puff | Aug 2, 2024 @ 7:39pm Aug 2, 2024 | Ideal | MacroTiara | ||
| Rock 'N' Roll | Aug 2, 2024 @ 7:39pm Aug 2, 2024 | Ideal | MacroTiara |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cannonball7 | add | trail | activity #104839533 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 7:10am Sep 29, 2026 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #104839484 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 7:10am Sep 29, 2026 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #104839313 and 2 more | Sep 29, 2026 @ 7:06am Sep 29, 2026 |
| skmii | wishlist | region | activity #103904287 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 3:25am Sep 16, 2026 |
| Dizo | add | report | activity #103140728 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 4:32pm Sep 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | New track is awesome, Kev,s dream is so fast... | Jan 18, 2026 @ 3:43pm Jan 18, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails259 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k149 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge22 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge4 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k147 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge21 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 | 40 | 26 miles | 3,068 ft | 12 miles | 843 ft | #2,091 | #92 | 21 | 139 | 4 | 8,415 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 194 ft | 3,727 ft | 177 ft | 115 | 1 | 455 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 2 miles | 404 ft | 1 mile | 525 ft | #915 | #62 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2,982 ft | 82 ft | 1,316 ft | 62 ft | #1,846 | #65 | 9 | ||||
| Hike | 52 | 35 miles | 6,365 ft | 17 miles | 1,152 ft | #4,571 | #128 | 138 | 297 | |||
| Trail Running | 52 | 35 miles | 6,365 ft | 17 miles | 1,152 ft | #4,353 | #127 | 138 | 224 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Bowral?
Bowral has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bowral?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bowral are:
- Kevin's Dream (4.3/5)
- Wildey Coyote (4.3/5)
- Burnt Out (4.2/5)
- Copperhead (4.2/5)
- No Gain No Pain (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Bowral?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Bowral are:
- October (35 activities)
- April (30 activities)
- September (27 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Bowral?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Bowral. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Bowral?
The longest trail in Bowral is Wansons Fire Trail (GMA4) at 5.0 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bowral?
The best hiking trails in Bowral are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bowral?
The best trail running trails in Bowral are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bowral?
Bowral has a total of 54 trails. Of those, 40 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bowral to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bowral?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bowral is Wansons Fire Trail (GMA4) with 174 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bowral?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bowral is Gang Gang Track with 118 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bowral?
Bowral supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Bowral?
The following bike services are available in Bowral:
- Trail Association (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bowral?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bowral is Gibraltar Track with an average grade of 12.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Bowral?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Bowral. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Bowral?
The overall region status for Bowral is Clear / Green. Out of 17 trails:
- Clear / Green: 17
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Can I ride an ebike in Bowral?
There are 3 trails in Bowral 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 Bowral?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Bowral are: View all mountain biking routes in Bowral.
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What type of bike is most common in Bowral?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Bowral are:
- AM (25 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Bowral?
The highest summit in Bowral is Mount Gibraltar at 864 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bowral?
The most popular Strava segments in Bowral are:
- Dam North (3,149 athletes)
- Climb out (2,988 athletes)
- Col de Dump (2,873 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Bowral?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Bowral directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bowral?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Bowral are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bowral?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bowral are:
- Wildey Coyote (5/5)
- Road Runner (3/5)
- Water Bar heaven (0/5)
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