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view all areas »Canberra 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 and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and flowy. Scenery includes summits, creeks and views. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Stromlo Forest Park, East Kowen and Sparrow Hill.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
720 trails
- E-Bike
201 trails
- Gravel Bike
295 trails
- Adaptive Bike
104 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
32 trails
- Hike
582 trails
- Trail Running
611 trails
Region Details
- 211
- 18
- 318
- 98
- 53
- 22
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 780
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 720
- Trails E-Bike
- 201
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 297
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 105
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 32
- Trails Hike
- 582
- Trails Trail Running
- 611
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Total Distance
- 555 miles
- Total Descent
- 65,690 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,715 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,259 ft
- Reports
- 24,329
- Photos
- 891
- Completed Counter
- 341,407
Articles
Video: Flying Down Rocky Trails in Canberra, Australia with Jackson Frew
Aug 12, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Flying down a few of the local trails around Australia's capital.
Sub Regions
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Aranda Bushland Nature Reserve
- 1
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Aranda Primary School
- 1
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Black Mountain Nature Reserve
- 1
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Bruce Ridge
- 19
- 5
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Caroline Chisholm School Community Bike Track
- 1
- 1
- 1
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Cotter Pines
- 9
- 8
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East Kowen
- 95
- 4
- 1
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Isaacs Ridge
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2
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Kowen Forest
- 3
- 3
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Lower Cotter Catchment
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Majura Pines
- 16
- 21
- 19
- 4
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Molonglo Pines (Poo Pines)
- 5
- 11
- 6
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Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
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Mount Majura Nature Reserve
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Mount Taylor Nature Reserve
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National Arboretum
- 3
- 21
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Pine Island
- 1
- 4
- 2
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Red Hill Nature Reserve
- 1
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Rob Roy Nature Reserve
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Sparrow Hill
- 63
- 11
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Stromlo Forest Park
- 43
- 20
- 9
- 16
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The Pinnacle Nature Reserve
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Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
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Tuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve
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Tuggeranong Pines
- 2
- 11
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West Kowen
- 3
- 8
- 1
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Zoo Pines
- 22
- 1
Popular Canberra Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 2,572 ft • 2 ft • 3,635 •
Take this trail almost any day in the hour before sunset and you'll be riding through kangaroos. They eat the grass that this track runs over. Maybe it should be renamed Kangaroo View? The trail itself has a couple of challenging...
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2,172 ft • 43 ft • 3,452 •
Most of this trail is a firetrail in between the beginning and end singletrack portions. The fast run down the firetrail back into the trees often catches people out in too high a gear as they go into the trees and uphill. A couple of...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1,706 ft • 6 ft • 3,390 •
At low speed this is an incredibly benign beginner's descent. At high speeds there are numerous jumps where the key to a good time is catching perfect backside. Going straight ahead at the big left handed berm (yes, over the back of the...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 4,147 ft • 37 ft • 3,244 •
is "the" main descending trail in the park. And it is green rated. As such, don't expect to have the space to go for a PR on a sunny Saturday arvo because you'll encounter kids and beginners galore. Most of the rocks and rollers become...
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 3,865 ft • 5 ft • 3,230 •
Named after the foot-first Olympic sliding sport, is a track that emulates its namesake in providing a gravity-fuelled fun ride. Lots of rollers that aren't quite jumps interspersed with nicely banked berms to provide loads of pumping...
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1,280 ft • 48 ft • 3,047 •
One of the more interesting segments of the main Stromlo climb, there are numerous "choose your adventure" splits in the trail. The main one is a rock face very near the end which experienced riders cruise up and beginners don't even...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1,076 ft • 0 ft • 3,033 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 3,428 ft • 124 ft • 3,001 •
The first proper climbing done on the way up Stromlo, Cockatoo Switchbacks goes up the hill in a series of long traverses between switchback hairpin corners. Many corners on this trail have an inside A line and an outside, easier, B...
Canberra Mountain Bike Routes
Majura Pines Green Loop Featured
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 291 ft • 11 •
If you have conquered The Flash and Crazy Crab Walk, why not try the longer, slightly harder Green Loop....
Majura Pines Blue Loop Featured
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 753 ft • 25 •
The Blue Loop takes in a some of the best trails at Majura Pines, including two great descents; Planet...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 730 ft • 15 •
Loop 2 is one of the shorter loops climbing, traversing and taking you to access points to most of Stromlo...
★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 754 ft • 16 • Loop •
Popular Green route up to the observatory followed by a descent down Western Wedgetail, Skyline, Luge and...
★ 4.7 • 11 miles • 1,179 ft • 36 •
RATING – INTERMEDIATE TIME – 90 TO 120 MINUTES Loop 4 is a full lap of Stromlo Forest Park’s...
★ 5.0 • 5,128 ft • 73 ft • 2 • Loop •
Located on the east side of Majura Parkway adjacent to the main car park are the IMBA Green Circle (Easy)...
Photos of Canberra Mountain Bike
Videos of Canberra Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Trebuchet | Sep 13, 2026 @ 5:34pm (Australia/Sydney) Sep 13, 2026 | Dry | chestnutistotallycool | Berms are super corrugated and bumpy,... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| EnricoZ | wishlist | region | activity #104962493 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:59am 2 days |
| shanem278 | wishlist | region | activity #104961308 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:29am 2 days |
| Ketts67 | add | report | activity #104961021 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:15am 2 days |
| PhillipQLzAec | add | report | activity #104958382 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:26pm 2 days |
| PhillipQLzAec | add | report | activity #104958381 and 2 more | Sep 30, 2026 @ 10:26pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Some absolutely mind boggling drops in the... | Aug 1, 2026 @ 2:44am Aug 1, 2026 | ||
| report | The | Jun 5, 2026 @ 6:36pm Jun 5, 2026 | ||
| report | Closed | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:04pm Apr 27, 2026 | ||
| report | Closed due to logging | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:03pm Apr 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Obsolete trail due to logging | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:00pm Apr 27, 2026 |
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Completionist21 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Stromlo Forest Park | bike park | Canberra | |
| Majura Pines Dirt Jumps (Majurassic Park) | skill park | Canberra | |
| Pump Track | skill park | Canberra | |
| Pump Track | skill park | Canberra | |
| Drop Off & Wallride | skill park | Canberra |
Local Trail Supporters
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- Kowalski
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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 | 720 | 488 miles | 57,070 ft | 204 miles | 2,848 ft | #12 | #2 | 847 | 24,332 | 143 | 253,738 | |
| E-Bike | 201 | 191 miles | 21,234 ft | 81 miles | 2,621 ft | #182 | #34 | 43 | 18,265 | 25 | 23,057 | |
| Gravel Bike | 295 | 293 miles | 31,667 ft | 115 miles | 3,714 ft | #39 | #7 | 3,053 | 9 | 1,852 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 104 | 83 miles | 8,547 ft | 35 miles | 1,119 ft | #48 | #10 | 3,894 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 7 miles | 230 ft | 3 miles | 997 ft | #126 | #10 | 40 | 7 | |||
| Horse | 32 | 38 miles | 3,399 ft | 19 miles | 584 ft | #174 | #16 | 12,063 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Hike | 582 | 480 miles | 50,604 ft | 191 miles | 3,714 ft | #106 | #9 | 1 | 23,805 | 5 | 5,199 | |
| Trail Running | 611 | 490 miles | 51,365 ft | 194 miles | 3,714 ft | #85 | #7 | 23,939 | 10 | 13,111 | ||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 3,028 ft | 92 ft | 1,286 ft | 98 ft | 2 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Canberra?
Canberra has 30 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Canberra?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Canberra are:
- Trebuchet (4.6/5)
- Planet Claire (4.5/5)
- Skyline (4.5/5)
- Old Duffy Descent (4.4/5)
- Rock Lobster (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Canberra?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Canberra are:
- September (1,769 activities)
- April (1,733 activities)
- March (1,598 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Canberra?
There are 48 parking locations listed in Canberra. 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 Canberra?
The longest trail in Canberra is Centenary Trail East Section at 36.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Canberra?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Canberra?
The best trail running trails in Canberra are:
- Bridge Southbound
- Centenary Trail West - Lake Ginninderra
- Lake Burley Griffin, East side
- Bridge Nth Bound
- Centenary Trail West - Holdens Creek
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How many trails are in Canberra?
Canberra has a total of 780 trails. Of those, 720 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Canberra to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Canberra?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Canberra is Centenary Trail East Section with 2,975 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Canberra?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Canberra is Centenary Trail East Section with 2,648 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Canberra?
Canberra supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Canberra?
The following bike services are available in Canberra:
- Bike Shop (6)
- Trail Association (4)
- Trail Builders (2)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Canberra?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Canberra is DH Corridor Link with an average grade of 18.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Canberra?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Canberra. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Murrumbidgee River Lookout
- Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout
- One Tree Hill Lookout
- Poo Pines OG Trailhead
- Black Mountain Lookout
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Canberra?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Canberra are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Canberra?
The overall region status for Canberra is Clear / Green. Out of 578 trails:
- Clear / Green: 539
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 23
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 8
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What are the trail conditions in Canberra?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Canberra:
- Very Dry: 36 trails
- Dry: 5 trails
- Ideal: 2 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Canberra?
Yes, Canberra supports e-bike riding. There are 60 trails in Canberra 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 Canberra?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Canberra are: View all mountain biking routes in Canberra.
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What type of bike is most common in Canberra?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Canberra are:
- AM (1,901 activities)
- XC (206 activities)
- RD (16 activities)
- Uni (9 activities)
- DH (3 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Canberra?
The highest summit in Canberra is Tidbinbilla Mountain at 5,266 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Canberra?
There are 2 notable sights in Canberra. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Canberra.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Canberra?
The most popular Strava segments in Canberra are:
- Last Ditch Effort (27,841 athletes)
- Old Duffy to Rascals Split (27,037 athletes)
- Scrivener Up and Over (26,117 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Canberra?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Canberra. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Canberra.
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What trails are closed in Canberra?
There are currently 8 closed trails in Canberra. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 539
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 23
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 8
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Canberra?
Yes, there are 106 accessible/adaptive trails in Canberra. View all adaptive trails in Canberra for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Canberra?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Canberra directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Canberra?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Canberra are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Canberra?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Canberra are:
- Secret Squirrel (5/5)
- Lower Pine forest link (5/5)
- Cosmic Girl (5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Clos Crossing - bridge to Zoo Pines
- 15 Metre TTF
- Tuggeranong Hill Summit
- Mount Rob Roy Summit
- Brown Hill Summit
- Marion Mahony Griffin Lookout Viewpoint
- Mount Ainslie Summit
- Black Mountain Lookout Viewpoint
- Southwells Crossing Bridge
- Poo Pines OG Trailhead Viewpoint
- Tidbinbilla Mountain (5,266 ft)
- Tidbinbilla Peak (5,102 ft)
- John's Peak (4,731 ft)
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