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SaveGreat area of single trail in the centre of Newcastle. A once illegal area that in late 2009 has been audited and updated by trail building professionals with mountain biking and associated trails included in the Plan of Management for the reserve. Trail upgrades and maintenace are coordinated thru the Glenrock Trail Alliance in collaboration with NSW NPWS. An example of how things should be done.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: Glenrock State Conservation Area
Land Status: National Park
Land Manager: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Two main trailheads are intersection of Fernleigh Loop and Gun Club Road, Highfields and the carpark on Burwood Road, Kahibah, just past the Fernleigh Track.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
47 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
17 trails
- Trail Running
46 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 10
- 27
- 5
Region Status
Open as of 10 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 48
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 47
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 17
- Trails Trail Running
- 46
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,223 ft
- Total Vertical
- 395 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 408 ft
- Reports
- 1,264
- Photos
- 314
- Completed Counter
- 35,476
Popular Glenrock Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 98 ft • 1,429 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 98 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,014 ft • 20 ft • 1,403 •
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.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 2,762 ft • 64 ft • 1,334 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 64 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.3 • 1,644 ft • 48 ft • 1,269 •
Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 48 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1,385 ft • 20 ft • 1,215 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. It features jump and pump track. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,890 ft • 152 ft • 1,207 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 152 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 4,596 ft • 68 ft • 1,186 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,342 ft • 32 ft • 1,149 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating. It features jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Glenrock Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 5 miles • 596 ft • 16 • Loop •
A basic loop around glenrock to give beginners an idea of the place
★ 3.5 • 4 miles • 564 ft • 8 •
Intro into glenrock, with the scenic look out
★ 3.0 • 10 miles • 1,345 ft • 43 • Loop •
AN intermediate loop of Glenrock covering most trails of the Northern Zone. The loop incorporates a rest...
10 miles • 1,541 ft • 18 • Loop •
TOUGH TOUR OF GLENROCK STARTING AWAY FROM THE CROWD
5 miles • 699 ft • 5 • Loop •
Easy Intro to Glenrock but starting from the Fernleigh Track
• 21 miles • 1,959 ft • 4 •
Photos of Glenrock Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RomanMark | add | report | activity #106466781 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 8:59pm 9 hours |
| timbotao | ridden | trail | activity #106242801 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 7:42pm Oct 19, 2026 |
| Swampycvb | wishlist | trail | activity #105389190 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 12:04am Oct 7, 2026 |
| timbotao | ridden | trail | activity #105076198 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 6:39pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| timbotao | add | trail | activity #105058895 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 1:33pm Oct 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | It’s pretty eroded, not beginner friendly. | Aug 5, 2026 @ 10:45pm Aug 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | No black on this trail, unless you count... | Oct 1, 2025 @ 7:07pm Oct 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun track, pretty tech but not that bad. Did... | Sep 6, 2025 @ 10:36pm Sep 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | very rooty | Mar 30, 2024 @ 2:26am Mar 30, 2024 | ||
| trail | Do four laps and then drop the hammer! A great... | Mar 23, 2024 @ 8:22pm Mar 23, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitebridge | 2 | 18 | 2.4 km | ||
| Hillsborough | 1 | 6 | 2.7 km | ||
| Jesmond | 1 | 1 | 3.3 km | ||
| Warners Bay | 4 | 11 | 3.5 km | ||
| Awabakal Nature Reserve | 5 | 3.7 km |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 47 | 18 miles | 3,868 ft | 9 miles | 377 ft | #253 | #19 | 217 | 1,259 | 5 | 34,543 | |
| E-Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 1,043 ft | 3 miles | 358 ft | #1,318 | #75 | 91 | 1,117 | 1 | 3,942 | |
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 6 miles | 876 ft | 2 miles | 358 ft | #184 | #21 | 184 | 7 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 318 ft | 4,760 ft | 236 ft | #184 | #21 | 142 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 5 | 5 miles | 669 ft | 2 miles | 358 ft | #414 | #25 | 479 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 17 | 11 miles | 1,821 ft | 6 miles | 374 ft | #4,247 | #102 | 6 | 1,187 | 1 | 399 | |
| Trail Running | 46 | 20 miles | 4,167 ft | 11 miles | 394 ft | #2,285 | #46 | 1,255 | 5 | 2,414 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Glenrock?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Glenrock are:
- Pump Action (4.2/5)
- Snakes and Ladders (4.2/5)
- Fang on Brunker (4.1/5)
- Hickson DH (4.1/5)
- Merewether-Bar Beach (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Glenrock?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Glenrock are:
- October (230 activities)
- January (213 activities)
- September (212 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Glenrock?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Glenrock. 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 Glenrock?
The longest trail in Glenrock is Merewether-Bar Beach at 2.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Glenrock?
The best hiking trails in Glenrock are:
- Yuelarbah Trail / Great North Walk
- Fernleigh Loop Trail
- Burwood Track
- Leggy Point Loop Track
- Hickson Street Track
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Glenrock?
The best trail running trails in Glenrock are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Glenrock?
Glenrock has a total of 48 trails. Of those, 47 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Glenrock to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Glenrock?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Glenrock is Baileys Management Trail with 96 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Glenrock?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Glenrock is Banksia Street Fire Trail with 79 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Glenrock?
Glenrock supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Glenrock?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Glenrock is It Happens with an average grade of 8.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Glenrock?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Glenrock. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Glenrock?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Glenrock are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Glenrock?
The overall region status for Glenrock is Clear / Green. Out of 39 trails:
- Clear / Green: 35
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Glenrock?
Yes, Glenrock supports e-bike riding. There are 8 trails in Glenrock 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 Glenrock?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Glenrock are: View all mountain biking routes in Glenrock.
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What type of bike is most common in Glenrock?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Glenrock are:
- AM (137 activities)
- XC (111 activities)
- Fat (4 activities)
- Adaptive MTB (3 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Glenrock?
There are 5 notable sights in Glenrock. Some of the top sights include:
- Ruins
- Little Flaggy Creek Culvert Tunnel
- Historic Bailey's Farm Sheds
- Ruins, Old No.1 Burwood Colliery
- Lookout
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Glenrock?
The most popular Strava segments in Glenrock are:
- sprint to the finish (11,508 athletes)
- Kennys - IAN DROP (9,446 athletes)
- De Luge 2017 Rebuild (6,270 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Glenrock?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Glenrock. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Glenrock.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Glenrock?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Glenrock are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Glenrock?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Glenrock are:
- Fang on Brunker (5/5)
- Double Barrel (4/5)
- Kenny (3.7/5)
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