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      There are approximately 80km of singletrack around Melrose. Nick Bowman and a Greencorp crew built the first single track over the boiling hot summer of 2005. During 2007/08 the crew at Over The Edge have marked out another 20km. With ongoing work since by Bike Melrose (Previously Southern Flinders Rough Riders)volunteers

      The beauty of Melrose is that most of the trails are accessible from your accommodation whether staying at the pub, cabins, or camping in Melrose or at the Showgrounds. No effort is required to pack up the car each time you want to go for a ride leaving much more time for riding and enjoying the bush.

      Our trails are the result of collaboration between the Office for Recreation and Sport, Bicycle SA, Southern Flinders Ranges Development Board and Greening Australia. The goodwill of Sue McCallum, Rob and Christine Smart, Peter and Debbie McCallum and Simon Blieschke, District Council of Mt Remarkable cannot be understated. Without their hospitality these trails would not exist.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Melrose Town Trails
      Land Status: Private Property
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jun 1, 2025
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      36
      Trails Mountain Bike
      43
      Trails E-Bike
      26
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      17
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      47 miles
      Total Descent
      5,627 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,732 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,713 ft
      Reports
      191
      Photos
      97
      Ridden Counter
      9,727

      Photos of Melrose Town Trails Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Melrose Town Trails Mountain Bike

      Holiday Edit
      0:31 | 405 | Jul 16, 2020
      AUSTRAILIAN MTB PUNK ROCK EDIT
      trail: Helrose
      0:11 | 409 | Jan 31, 2020
      This track has improved a lot in the last few...
      11:37 | 187 | Apr 28, 2024 , Melrose
      MINI MOUNTAIN BIKE EDIT 150 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL...
      trail: Mad Mouse
      0:37 | 450 | Jul 25, 2021 , Melrose
      Melrose
      8:46 | 1076 | May 5, 2021 , Melrose
      Melrose Mountain Bike Trail Mix

      13:16 | 812 | Mar 24, 2021
      Showgrounds Link - Melrose Showgrounds
      5:38 | 457 | Mar 24, 2021 , Melrose
      Showtime - Melrose Showgrounds

      4:49 | 346 | Mar 24, 2021

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      Recent Comments

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      Skippyshredda246trailMeaner Pastures (Formally Greener)Second best trail at melrose
      Apr 12, 2025 @ 8:44pm
      Apr 12, 2025
      ianbbeartrailDodging BulletsIt's ok, just old school. Trail is looking a...
      Dec 30, 2024 @ 5:43pm
      Dec 30, 2024
      Maverick2011trailMad Mouseeasy nice and fun loop the down hill is very...
      Jul 18, 2024 @ 4:17am
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      Maverick2011trailSouthern Flinders Rail Trail Booleroobe careful on the way from melrose to booleroo...
      Jul 18, 2024 @ 4:14am
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      bZZvYJreportDualing Banjo's (Melrose Dual Slalom)Wet. Rideable but could use some work on the...
      Jul 8, 2024 @ 10:17pm
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      Nearby Areas

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      Bartagunyah MTB Trails 1 5 42.9 km
      Willowie Forest 4 44.1 km
      Mount Remarkable National Park 67.4 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3947 miles5,627 ft20 miles1,732 ft
      #1,183#879719193,805
      E-Bike2637 miles3,369 ft15 miles1,732 ft
      #744#781744926
      Horse33,255 ft10 ft797 ft30 ft
      #443#419
      Hike1727 miles846 ft10 miles574 ft
      #2,369#126163117
      Trail Running1727 miles846 ft10 miles574 ft
      #2,374#12816297
      ATV/ORV/OHV1
      18
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