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SaveThe Central West region of New South Wales is renowned for its food and wine and excellent agricultural produce. The Central West region of New South Wales covers an area of 63,000 square kilometres and is home to 177,000 people within the 11 local government areas (LGAs) of Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
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- Mountain Bike
320 trails
- E-Bike
119 trails
- Gravel Bike
119 trails
- Horse
36 trails
- Hike
326 trails
- Trail Running
318 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
Region Details
- 79
- 1
- 80
- 118
- 27
- 12
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 372
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 320
- Trails E-Bike
- 119
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 119
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 54
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 10
- Trails Horse
- 36
- Trails Hike
- 326
- Trails Trail Running
- 318
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Total Distance
- 408 miles
- Total Descent
- 72,164 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,748 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,559 ft
- Reports
- 1,377
- Photos
- 1,073
- Completed Counter
- 22,268
Popular Trail Networks
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- Baradine (7)
- Bathurst (50)
- Bathurst Bike Park (24)
- Yetholme (25)
- Clandulla (24)
- Clandulla Trails (24)
- Kandos (6)
- Lithgow (44)
- Hassans Walls (13)
- Newnes Forest (8)
- Rydal (22)
- Mudgee (40)
- Mudgee Common (36)
- Orange (126)
- Parkes (23)
- Back Yamma State Forest (11)
- Golden Bar (9)
- Peak Hill (0)
Popular Central West Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 4,195 ft • 66 ft • 411 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 66 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 103 ft • 408 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 103 ft green climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 4 miles • 2 ft • 407 •
Green descending flow trail with Blue line options. Part of a 18km loop with the Gallinbundinya and Onwards & Upwards climb. Top can also be accessed by vehicle along Alf Meyers Way. Designed for the 'Enthusiast' mountain bikers as...
• 95 ★ 2.5 • 1,572 ft • 64 ft • 382 •
Uphill climb from lookout to start of downhill section
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,313 ft • 70 ft • 382 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 70 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Hillyary Permanently Closed
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,010 ft • 36 ft • 345 •
Popular blue difficulty closed singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Central West Mountain Bike Routes
6 miles • 757 ft • 11 • Loop •
This years MRMTB hosted XC race is round 1 of the Central west inter-club race series, the trail has been...
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...
9 miles • 1,224 ft • 5 • Loop •
Nice loop from Lidster rural fire to top of Mitchell Way and down and back across. Follow the creek up,...
12 miles • 1,631 ft • 0 • Loop •
Fire road only loop from Pinnacle carpark. Head up Main Central Rd, turn right on North Boundary Rd;...
Photos of Central West Mountain Bike
Videos of Central West Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mitchugh3s | ridden | trail | activity #107198784 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 12:46pm 10 hours |
| ridgydidgy | wishlist | trail | activity #107050740 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 6:39pm Nov 1, 2026 |
| WLsvBS | add | report | activity #106891773 | Oct 30, 2026 @ 4:06pm Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hainesy90 | add | report | activity #106851938 and 2 more | Oct 30, 2026 @ 2:33am Oct 30, 2026 |
| chrisgal | wishlist | trail | activity #106473564 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 2:19am Oct 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | 19.5hours paid | Aug 14, 2026 @ 2:56am Aug 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | open for riding. its now dual way allowing... | Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:48pm Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail currently open. It ends about 1.5km... | Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:45pm Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | “….after some movie…” Oh the... | Apr 24, 2026 @ 4:12am Apr 24, 2026 | ||
| report | 9.5 machine hours 1.8 ton excavator | Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:19pm Feb 5, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Lake Canobolas Skills Park | skill park | Orange |
Local Trail Supporters
- Dave WormBurner
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- OMC
- steve coles
- DG Cycles
- Red City Gym
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 | 320 | 340 miles | 56,348 ft | 171 miles | 3,743 ft | 1,028 | 1,374 | 19 | 27,464 | |||
| E-Bike | 119 | 145 miles | 28,606 ft | 73 miles | 3,730 ft | 3 | 1,124 | 8 | 2,639 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 119 | 221 miles | 23,894 ft | 101 miles | 3,743 ft | 106 | 1 | 218 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 54 | 77 miles | 7,615 ft | 32 miles | 3,684 ft | 188 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 10 | 20 miles | 2,612 ft | 10 miles | 1,368 ft | 13 | ||||||
| Horse | 36 | 49 miles | 7,772 ft | 24 miles | 1,854 ft | 237 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 326 | 353 miles | 58,202 ft | 171 miles | 3,747 ft | 21 | 1,182 | 1,180 | ||||
| Trail Running | 318 | 350 miles | 57,470 ft | 169 miles | 3,747 ft | 15 | 1,182 | 592 | ||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 21 miles | 3,629 ft | 10 miles | 2,726 ft | 232 | 45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Central West?
Central West has 17 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Central West?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Central West are:
- Trail of Awesomeness (4.6/5)
- Morewood Gully (4.4/5)
- Hazzard County (4.4/5)
- Onwards & Upwards (4.3/5)
- Jack's (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Central West?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Central West are:
- October (188 activities)
- January (179 activities)
- September (171 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Central West?
The longest trail in Central West is Bridle Track at 16.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Central West?
The best hiking trails in Central West are:
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- the Pogoda Trail (Glow Worm Tunnel to Old Coach Road)
- Federal Falls Track
- Weir Walk
- Federal Falls Track
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Central West?
The best trail running trails in Central West are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Central West?
Central West has a total of 372 trails. Of those, 320 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Central West to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Central West?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Central West is Bridle Track with 1,764 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Central West?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Central West is Bridle Track with 3,153 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Central West?
Central West supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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What bike services are there in Central West?
The following bike services are available in Central West:
- Trail Association (5)
- Club (3)
- Bike Shop (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Central West?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Central West is Rocking To Top 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 Central West?
Yes, there are 14 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Central West. 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 Central West?
The overall region status for Central West is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 209 trails:
- Clear / Green: 171
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 24
- Significant Issue / Amber: 10
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Central West?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Central West:
- Ideal: 3 trails
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Central West?
Yes, Central West supports e-bike riding. There are 109 trails in Central West 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 Central West?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Central West are:
- Mudgee 3hr Race 2025 - Central West Inter-Club Round 1
- Best Run at Bathurst
- Mudgee 3hr XC Race - Kids Loop 2025
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What type of bike is most common in Central West?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Central West are:
- AM (87 activities)
- XC (10 activities)
- Trials (3 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Central West?
The highest summit in Central West is Mount Canobolas at 4,564 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Central West?
There are 9 notable sights in Central West. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Central West.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Central West?
The most popular Strava segments in Central West are:
- Racecourse descent (2,486 athletes)
- Lot 52 Racecourse Rd Climb (2,271 athletes)
- Half Intoit (1,973 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Central West?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Central West. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Central West.
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What trails are closed in Central West?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Central West. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 171
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 24
- Significant Issue / Amber: 10
- Closed: 4
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Are there local clubs or events in Central West?
There are 8 local clubs or associations listed in the Central West directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Central West?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Central West are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Central West?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Central West are:
- Lithgow Pump Track Easy Loop (4/5)
- Waterworks Gully (4/5)
- Galinbundinya Trail (4.5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Pilliga Pottery - Barkala Farmstay and Campsite Camping
- Cave 2A Sight
- Cave 3 Sight
- Small Purple Pea Monitoring site #2 Sight
- Small purple Pea monitoring site #1 Sight
- Launch Pad Viewpoint
- Bathurst Skatepark Other
- Old School BMX Track TTF
- Cave 5 Sight
- Cave 1 Sight
- Mount Canobolas (4,564 ft)
- Mount Towac (4,383 ft)
- Young Man Canobolas (4,364 ft)
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