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      Lysterfield Park provides 23.8 kilometres of exciting and environmentally sustainable mountain bike\r\ntrails. Managed by Parks Victoria with the support of the Lysterfield District Trail Riders, the park includes the State Mountain Bike Course which hosted the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games cross country mountain bike competition. The park provides trails for all abilities, including a skills park to help new users learn and practice new skills. For those looking for more of a challenge, there are 7.9 kilometres of very difficult black diamond trails and 1.4 kilometres of extremely difficult double black diamond trails.
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      Mountain Bike
      Lysterfield Park provides 23.8 kilometres of exciting and environmentally sustainable mountain bike\r\ntrails. Managed by Parks Victoria with the support of the Lysterfield District Trail Riders, the park includes the State Mountain Bike Course which hosted the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games cross country mountain bike competition. The park provides trails for all abilities, including a skills park to help new users learn and practice new skills. For those looking for more of a challenge, there are 7.9 kilometres of very difficult black diamond trails and 1.4 kilometres of extremely difficult double black diamond trails.

      E-Bike
      Lysterfield Park provides 23.8 kilometres of exciting and environmentally sustainable mountain bike\r\ntrails. Managed by Parks Victoria with the support of the Lysterfield District Trail Riders, the park includes the State Mountain Bike Course which hosted the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games cross country mountain bike competition. The park provides trails for all abilities, including a skills park to help new users learn and practice new skills. For those looking for more of a challenge, there are 7.9 kilometres of very difficult black diamond trails and 1.4 kilometres of extremely difficult double black diamond trails.

      Hike
      Rising from the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Lysterfield Park is the perfect place to explore nature with friends with a huge variety of recreational activities. Spot kangaroos while walking or jogging the 6km Lake Circuit Trail, ride 24km of mountain bike trails or relax at the lakeside picnic areas.\r\n\r\nLysterfield Park is a great place to get active. You can sail, kayak or canoe in the lake, while runners love the network of gravel bush tracks. It is also home to one of Australia\'s busiest mountain biking trail networks – including the State Mountain Bike Course, which was a venue at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, easy green trails and action packed black diamond trails for experienced riders.\r\n\r\nLysterfield is a great place to see kangaroos and wallabies in the wild close to Melbourne, so please ensure you leave your dog at home and don\'t disturb the local wildlife. The kangaroos and wallabies are most active during the mornings and evenings. Walk or jog the Lake Circuit Trail to catch a glimpse.

      Trail Running
      Rising from the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Lysterfield Park is the perfect place to explore nature with friends with a huge variety of recreational activities. Spot kangaroos while walking or jogging the 6km Lake Circuit Trail, ride 24km of mountain bike trails or relax at the lakeside picnic areas.\r\n\r\nLysterfield Park is a great place to get active. You can sail, kayak or canoe in the lake, while runners love the network of gravel bush tracks. It is also home to one of Australia\'s busiest mountain biking trail networks – including the State Mountain Bike Course, which was a venue at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, easy green trails and action packed black diamond trails for experienced riders.\r\n\r\nLysterfield is a great place to see kangaroos and wallabies in the wild close to Melbourne, so please ensure you leave your dog at home and don\'t disturb the local wildlife. The kangaroos and wallabies are most active during the mornings and evenings. Walk or jog the Lake Circuit Trail to catch a glimpse.

      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Conservation Reserve
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      Region Status
      Open as of Mar 12, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      64
      Trails Mountain Bike
      54
      Trails E-Bike
      53
      Trails Hike
      43
      Trails Trail Running
      43
      Total Distance
      50 miles
      Total Descent
      5,996 ft
      Total Vertical
      565 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      778 ft
      Reports
      2,922
      Photos
      167
      Ridden Counter
      44,513

      Photos of Lysterfield Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Glen Track
      3 |
      Jan 18, 2025 @ 11:24pm
      Jan 18, 2025
      trail: Middle
      63 |
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 12:08am
      Jul 2, 2023
      trail: Middle
      57 |
      Jul 2, 2023 @ 12:08am
      Jul 2, 2023
      79 |
      Apr 23, 2023 @ 6:27pm
      Apr 23, 2023
      23 |
      Feb 1, 2023 @ 3:17am
      Feb 1, 2023
      13 |
      Feb 1, 2023 @ 3:17am
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      Feb 1, 2023 @ 3:17am
      Feb 1, 2023
      33 |
      Feb 1, 2023 @ 3:17am
      Feb 1, 2023

      Videos of Lysterfield Park Mountain Bike

      DOWN HILL STATE PARK
      | Feb 28, 2023
      Oscar Aneurysm Front Flip
      trail: Aneurysm
      766 | Apr 10, 2021
      over the bars, broken wrist
      trail: Aneurysm
      | Apr 9, 2021
      Lysterfield MTB Park - Follow Me
      trail: Follow Me
      2:26 | 652 | Feb 13, 2020
      LDTR - Trail Build Timelapse - Rock winching
      0:23 | 774 | Oct 9, 2017
      LDTR - Trail Build Timelapse - Tree Chopping...
      0:00 | 77 | Oct 9, 2017
      LDTR - Trail Build - Wall Ride Time Lapse
      0:00 | 192 | Oct 9, 2017
      State Mountain Bike Course Descent
      3:24 | 1109 | Jan 21, 2017

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Aneurysm
      Mar 7, 2025 @ 2:54pm
      Mar 7, 2025
      Very DryOffRoadDaveE-Bike tree down on Aneurysm

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      SandyDeeaddreportactivity #67628816
      Mar 12, 2025 @ 2:47am
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      Andrewmonriddentrailactivity #67492382
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 1:50pm
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      Lisalovemecommenttrailactivity #67438575
      Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:50pm
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      OffRoadDaveaddreportactivity #67348654
      Mar 7, 2025 @ 2:54pm
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      Wohchaaddkarmaactivity #67141643
      Mar 3, 2025 @ 1:38pm
      Mar 3, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      LisalovemetrailAneurysmBig tree down about 1/2 way
      Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:50pm
      Mar 8, 2025
      LLqk08trailQuarry TrackThere’s a very big steep uphill at the start...
      Jan 25, 2025 @ 7:14pm
      Jan 25, 2025
      SmallGeezertrailAneurysmSuper rutted at the top section after the...
      Jan 13, 2025 @ 12:36am
      Jan 13, 2025
      SmallGeezertrailState Mountain Bike CourseOvergrown at the middle section of the top...
      Jan 13, 2025 @ 12:35am
      Jan 13, 2025
      brandonreadtrailMiddleTop part of the downhill section has had a...
      Jan 11, 2025 @ 11:12pm
      Jan 11, 2025

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Churchill National Park 81.8 km
      Birdsland Reserve 22.8 km
      Dandenong Ranges National Park 16 77.6 km
      Silvan Mountain Bike Trails 8 20 1410.4 km
      Warrandyte State Park 8 6 3 214.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike5444 miles5,341 ft21 miles564 ft
      #72#61642,907358,663
      E-Bike5343 miles5,305 ft21 miles531 ft
      #38#532,70534,931
      Hike4333 miles3,766 ft16 miles528 ft
      #4742,4901187
      Trail Running4333 miles3,766 ft16 miles528 ft
      #4512,4891466
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