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      Cascades 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, Trail Running, Hiking and E-Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes waterfalls, creeks and views. Common trail features include drops, rock gardens and rock slabs.
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      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Land Status: National Park
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 11, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      70
      Trails Mountain Bike
      64
      Trails E-Bike
      32
      Trails Gravel Bike
      27
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      23
      Trails Hike
      51
      Trails Trail Running
      52
      Total Distance
      35 miles
      Total Descent
      8,740 ft
      Total Vertical
      580 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      606 ft
      Reports
      891
      Photos
      310
      Completed Counter
      14,433

      Popular Cascades Mountain Biking Trails

      • 70 ★ 3.7 • 2,180 ft • 50 ft • 445 •
      A great, flowy singletrack to loop, or before dropping into Bucky's.
      • 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,122 ft • 0 ft • 410 •
      A loamy trip to the bottom of the valley with some unusual and interesting features... Have fun!
      • 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,575 ft • 0 ft • 400 •
      Rocky DH trail is rough with some big compressions
      • 80 ★ 4.4 • 568 ft • 0 ft • 384 •
      An off-camber mess of rocks and berms. This was made to be a warm-up for before you drop into the cascades or just a place to build your skills.
      • 50 ★ 5.0 • 1,371 ft • 12 ft • 352 •
      Reggies is an all mountain type trail. Starting with berms to rock rolls and drops. One pinch climb
      • 45 ★ 3.9 • 2,617 ft • 5 ft • 334 •
      Moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features drop, jump, gap jump, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 55 ★ 5.0 • 2,530 ft • 15 ft • 324 •
      Mariah Scarey is a gravity fed trail. Two large drops with B-lines through out
      • 45 ★ 3.2 • 2,570 ft • 44 ft • 320 •
      Mostly just flows down the hillside. Not as steep as the trail you've just come down, but still some technical rocky stuff. Big roller near the end,

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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

      Cascades Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 2.0 • 29 miles • 4,120 ft • 33 •
      St-Ives to Warriwood Beach
      6 miles • 1,005 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Casacades trail loop, Down Up down, up down Up
      ★ 1.0 • 5 miles • 630 ft • 21 •
      Start of Ralston Avenue in Belrose and get into Bucky's Single Track for a nice warm up, which will...
      13 miles • 1,323 ft • 12 • Loop •
      Mix of tracks in Davidson, Terry hills and finishing up with Bunnings downhill
      9 miles • 664 ft • 8 • Out & Back •
      Out and back thru Perimeter, Wilkins, Cullamine, Golf Links and Slade trails.
      • 14 miles • 1,600 ft • 68 •

      Photos of Cascades Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Cascades Mountain Bike

      Mariah Scarey Gap
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      0:10 | 15 | Jan 2, 2026
      Black Betty Step Down
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      0:08 | | Sep 25, 2021
      Friday Fails OTB
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      0:04 | 459 | May 30, 2021
      Sydney Australia Free Ride MTB TRAIL
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      0:28 | 1091 | Sep 1, 2020
      Kid has a phat stack on a-line drop
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      0:10 | 3342 | Feb 3, 2020
      Sydney's Northern Beaches Enduro
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      0:00 | 354 | Jul 7, 2018
      Betty with Pat
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      2:08 | 533 | Jul 3, 2018
      B-lake Nielsen: Party Out The Back
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      3:35 | 1880 | Aug 2, 2016

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Leeches
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:26am (Australia/Sydney)
      Oct 11, 2026
      UnknownCharlietWrxQvThe top but id not rideable you have to...
      Donald Huck
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 11:08am (Australia/Sydney)
      Oct 8, 2026
      Unknowntheapollorider74Very blocked by trees

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      TimyTyxcQwishlistrouteactivity #105978200
      Oct 16, 2026 @ 4:03am
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      CharlietWrxQvaddreportactivity #105719050
      Oct 11, 2026 @ 4:26pm
      Oct 11, 2026
      Monkey69420addphotoactivity #105517759
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:24am
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      Monkey69420addreportactivity #105517738 and 1 more
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:23am
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      theapollorider74addreportactivity #105502027
      Oct 8, 2026 @ 5:08pm
      Oct 8, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      jamesheafeytrailAxeheadHit it today. Massive tree down just after the...
      Oct 5, 2026 @ 9:47pm
      Oct 5, 2026
      sb2376trailSavage MagpiePretty fun small ditch gap at the start of the...
      Aug 24, 2026 @ 3:38am
      Aug 24, 2026
      jamesheafeytrailBucky'sThe last part is pretty much all overgrown...
      May 13, 2026 @ 4:40am
      May 13, 2026
      MfrotrailReggiesGetting washed out in a few places. One big...
      May 8, 2026 @ 5:39pm
      May 8, 2026
      Ozzie_HreportGiddy Up*a little sandy. typo
      May 8, 2026 @ 12:02am
      May 8, 2026

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Bare Creek Bike Park 5 4 4 31.2 km
      Twin Peaks 3 32 km
      Belrose Bowl 3 5 52.2 km
      Warrimoo DH Park 2 22.3 km
      Oxford Falls 7 4 42.4 km

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6429 miles7,759 ft17 miles581 ft
      #1,458#8030589159,007
      E-Bike329 miles2,674 ft6 miles568 ft
      #4,124#19172311,732
      Gravel Bike2719 miles2,858 ft9 miles568 ft
      #1,004#832843
      Adaptive Bike2317 miles2,661 ft8 miles568 ft
      #1,006#83289
      Hike5129 miles5,833 ft15 miles581 ft
      #4,925#13257991286
      Trail Running5229 miles5,951 ft15 miles581 ft
      #4,084#115806596

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cascades?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cascades are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Cascades?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Cascades are:
      • September (61 activities)
      • March (52 activities)
      • October (51 activities)
      Check the Cascades reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Cascades?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Cascades. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Cascades?
      The longest trail in Cascades is Bucky's at 1.5 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cascades?
      ▼ How many trails are in Cascades?
      Cascades has a total of 70 trails. Of those, 64 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cascades to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cascades?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Cascades is Chrome Dome Climbing Trail with 66 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cascades?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Cascades is Double B with 134 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Cascades?
      Cascades supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cascades?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Cascades is Chrome Dome Climbing Trail with an average grade of 15.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cascades?
      Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cascades. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Cascades?
      The overall region status for Cascades is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 57 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 43
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Cascades?
      Yes, Cascades supports e-bike riding. There are 29 trails in Cascades that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cascades?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Cascades?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Cascades are:
      • AM (80 activities)
      • XC (1 activities)
      • Trials (1 activities)
      Check the Cascades activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cascades?
      The most popular Strava segments in Cascades are:
      • Nasty little hill (23,231 athletes)
      • Quarry Climb - creek to gate (1,983 athletes)
      • Carnty Beef (1,978 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Cascades.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Cascades?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Cascades. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Cascades.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cascades?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Cascades?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cascades are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Cascades.
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