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SaveForrest has an extensive network of cross country and flow trails. The Otway Odyssey is held here every year, as well as some Vic Champs series races.
source: Map
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Manager: DEECA
google parking directions Access Info:
Forrest Southern Trail Head is where you can park and meet up with numerous mountain bikers. It is located along Forrest Birregurra Road. There are toilets, shelters, bike repair stand, two pump tracks and a skills practice area.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- E-Bike
21 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
5 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 2
- 10
- 6
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 26
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails E-Bike
- 21
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 17
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 5
- Total Distance
- 44 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,716 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,404 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,932 ft
- Reports
- 297
- Photos
- 112
- Completed Counter
- 9,893
Popular Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Trails
• 80 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 256 ft • 998 •
The is a single track return trail from Lake Elizabeth. This trail flows through tall Eucalypt forests featuring fun, challenging descents and tight technical climbs for an exciting return option to Forrest. There are not many uphills,...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 107 ft • 928 •
has plenty of trail features including bermed corners and jumps. This is an excellent trail to learn the different skills needed for mountain biking while enjoying the thrilling sensation of riding through the bush. A fun trail with not...
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 214 ft • 882 •
A great XC-trail trail that winds its way through tall open eucalypt forest and dense fern gullies, up and down Forrest National Park for 5.5kms. This trail offers extended riding with numerous technical features and is a great ride. An...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 196 ft • 857 •
Leaving from the mini trailhead south of the main trailhead, has been split into different trails. You can now descend back to the skills park via the original or via .
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 249 ft • 537 •
The Forrest Town Loop is a dual use trail for walkers and cyclists of all abilities. It has long flowing corners that descend to the West Barwon valley and then climbs back to Forrest where it joins the Forrest Heritage Trail.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1,493 ft • 0 ft • 518 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,395 ft • 42 ft • 517 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 3.5 • 4 miles • 811 ft • 509 •
The local indigenous word for Platypus is , (bar-id-ja-ru). This trail links Forrest to Lake Elizabeth and climbs most of the way to the Lake Elizabeth carpark. The climb is quite gradual and easy. Instead of going to Lake Elizabeth,...
Mountain Bike Routes
7 miles • 877 ft • 8 •
All the best bits. This route is a great option for bike hire visitors who have some mtb skills but aren't...
12 miles • 1,678 ft • 12 •
This recommended route takes you on all the best bits at the Southern Trails. It does include a couple of...
6 miles • 728 ft • 1 • Loop • Race •
10km cross country course designed primarily for kids and beginner riders
• 13 miles • 1,822 ft • 10 •
• 19 miles • 2,806 ft • 18 •
Photos of Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Mountain Bike
Videos of Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Time Lucky #3 | Jul 16, 2026 @ 4:40pm (Australia/Melbourne) Jul 15, 2026 | Unknown | forrestmtbhire FMBCC | ||
| Tiger Rail Trail | Jul 12, 2026 @ 8:48am (Australia/Melbourne) Jul 11, 2026 | Unknown | forrestmtbhire FMBCC | ||
| PBJ | Jul 6, 2026 @ 9:19am (Australia/Melbourne) Jul 5, 2026 | Unknown | forrestmtbhire FMBCC | ||
| Roller Coaster #1a | Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:34pm (Australia/Melbourne) Jun 15, 2026 | Variable | Bozzm11 | ||
| Barlidjaru | Jun 11, 2026 @ 1:43pm (Australia/Melbourne) Jun 10, 2026 | Unknown | forrestmtbhire FMBCC | ||
| Sandman's Slog | Feb 13, 2026 @ 11:25am (Australia/Melbourne) Feb 12, 2026 | Unknown | Huddo86 | ||
| Red Carpet #13/14/15 | Jan 24, 2026 @ 1:28pm (Australia/Melbourne) Jan 23, 2026 | Unknown | forrestmtbhire FMBCC | ||
| Bombora | Jan 14, 2026 @ 12:40pm (Australia/Melbourne) Jan 13, 2026 | Unknown | RacerXio | ||
| Kaanglang Road Bridge Crossing Link to Forrest Loop | Feb 22, 2025 @ 6:43am Feb 22, 2025 | Dry | 251 | ||
| Steam Donkey | Feb 22, 2025 @ 6:43am Feb 22, 2025 | Dry | 251 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blasy | wishlist | trail | activity #100157136 | Jul 27, 2026 @ 2:47pm Jul 27, 2026 |
| kateharding | ridden | trail | activity #100013079 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 4:09pm Jul 25, 2026 |
| forrestmtbhire | add | report | activity #99289266 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 11:40pm Jul 15, 2026 |
| forrestmtbhire | add | report | activity #98976350 | Jul 11, 2026 @ 3:48pm Jul 11, 2026 |
| forrestmtbhire | add | report | activity #98819875 | Jul 9, 2026 @ 4:56pm Jul 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Cleared at 10am | Jan 23, 2026 @ 6:29pm Jan 23, 2026 | ||
| report | This was cleared at 10am this morning | Jan 23, 2026 @ 6:29pm Jan 23, 2026 | ||
| report | Should only need a handsaw to clear | Jan 23, 2026 @ 5:55pm Jan 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun & flowy trail with a couple of jumps. | Jan 18, 2026 @ 1:55am Jan 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | Easy black, some corner where you have to be... | Jan 13, 2026 @ 5:39pm Jan 13, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaugher MTB Park | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1.8 km | |
| Great Otways | 6 | 17 | 2 | 9.7 km | |
| Tanners Camp Ground | 1 | 23 km | |||
| Gherang-Wensleydale | 7 | 2 | 23.6 km | ||
| Anglesea MTB Park | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 27.7 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Skills Park | skill park | Forrest |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 24 | 42 miles | 4,131 ft | 12 miles | 1,404 ft | #2,612 | #127 | 106 | 297 | 5 | 5,166 | |
| E-Bike | 21 | 41 miles | 3,996 ft | 11 miles | 1,404 ft | #517 | #45 | 267 | 1 | 392 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 24 miles | 981 ft | 5 miles | 1,404 ft | #1,806 | #144 | 2 | 15 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 17 | 18 miles | 2,579 ft | 7 miles | 541 ft | #1,793 | #144 | 232 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 3 miles | 52 ft | 1 mile | 52 ft | #1,806 | #144 | 2 | ||||
| Horse | 6 | 23 miles | 699 ft | 4 miles | 1,404 ft | #604 | #32 | 30 | ||||
| Hike | 14 | 33 miles | 2,552 ft | 8 miles | 1,404 ft | #5,289 | #147 | 4 | 232 | 1 | 58 | |
| Trail Running | 15 | 36 miles | 3,330 ft | 9 miles | 1,404 ft | #4,161 | #120 | 2 | 251 | 3 | 86 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 20 miles | 643 ft | 3 miles | 1,404 ft | #202 | #6 | 22 | 1 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 5 | 20 miles | 643 ft | 3 miles | 1,404 ft | #102 | #5 | 22 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park are:
- Steam Donkey (4.2/5)
- Bombora (4.2/5)
- Miller’s Mongrel (4.2/5)
- Red Carpet #13/14/15 (4.1/5)
- Follow The Dog (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park are:
- January (67 activities)
- December (65 activities)
- February (55 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park. 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 Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park?
The longest trail in Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park is Barlidjaru at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Mountain Biking Trails
- Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park E-Biking Trails
- Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Horseback Trails
- Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Hiking Trails
- Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Trail Running Trails
- Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park Dirtbiking Trails
- Forrest Southern Trails MTB Park ATVing/Offroading Trails
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