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      Mt Taylor trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Popular destinations include Mt Taylor MTB Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 3, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      12
      Trails Mountain Bike
      12
      Trails E-Bike
      11
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      1
      Trails Trail Running
      1
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      5,497 ft
      Total Vertical
      966 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,303 ft
      Reports
      212
      Photos
      166
      Completed Counter
      1,751
      Sub Regions

      Popular Mt Taylor Mountain Biking Trails

      90 4.3 2 miles 93 ft 219
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 93 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, drop, jump, gap jump, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      65 3.7 2 miles 0 ft 213
      This free flowing trail starts 50m north along from the start of the DH track and has dozens of jumps, dips and bermed corners. It drops quickly down through tall open eucalypt forest and scrubby granite boulder terrain. The track...
      100 4.0 4,268 ft 16 ft 194
      Fast and flowy machine-built trail, jam packed with features. Can be accessed off the fire road (Milkys Run) either at the top or mid point, or link in from / for a fun final blast back to the trailhead.
      95 4.4 3 miles 1,097 ft 165
      This hand-built trail climbs nearly 300 vertical meters through picturesque eucalypt forest to ultimately arrive at the upper trailhead. Tight switchbacks, technical sections and an average grade of 6% make this a demanding yet...
      80 5.0 2,589 ft 6 ft 130
      Starts with a steep rock garden and then takes on a more flowy feel as you traverse across the gully head (great views to the right!) with a couple of jumps. A more natural race section with flat corners finishes with a timber ladder...
      45 4.3 5 miles 758 ft 118
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 758 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump, gap jump and rock garden. On average it takes 57 minutes to complete this trail.
      60 5.0 3,035 ft 0 ft 112
      Hand built trail utilising natural features. Steep in places with rock slabs and drops. Some corners bermed whilst others have multiple line choices. B-lines on most features.
      40 4.5 1 mile 2 ft 83
      Due to it’s fast paced and technical nature this double black diamond trail starts below the communications tower off Tower Road and winds it’s way down the mountain with fast corners, big jumps and loose rocks. The trail has 300m...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Mt Taylor Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Mt Taylor Mountain Bike

      2012 -2013 VDHS - Mt Taylor
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      9:04 | 389 | Apr 23, 2013
      youtuber Mount Taylor - Flow
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      4:57 | 64 | Oct 12, 2023 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Mount Taylor - Tip Run
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      trail: Tip Run
      4:50 | 27 | Oct 13, 2023 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Mount Taylor - Mount Taylor DH
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      6:34 | 55 | Oct 30, 2023 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Mount Taylor - All Mountain
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      6:31 | 40 | Nov 21, 2023 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber My First Podium \\  Mt Taylor MTB Park
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      trail: Tip Run
      31:11 | 150 | Jul 7, 2024 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Gabe's Track – Mt Taylor
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      10:58 | 291 | Dec 22, 2022 , Mt Taylor
      youtuber Gabe's Track – Mt Taylor
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      trail: Tip Run
      10:58 | 327 | Dec 22, 2022 , Mt Taylor

      Recent Trail Reports

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      The Big Emu (Ascending Trail)
      Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:14pm (Australia/Melbourne)
      Jul 3, 2026
      Unknown Tree branches across the track. Will need...RLizars
      Southern Cross
      Mar 31, 2026 @ 5:44pm (Australia/Melbourne)
      Mar 30, 2026
      Unknown Small tree down across trail, can...RLizars
      Milky Way Tk (Climb)
      Dec 26, 2025 @ 8:17am (Australia/Melbourne)
      Dec 25, 2025
      Unknown Large tree down across trail, blocking trailRLizars
      Mount Taylor All Mountain Track
      Jul 18, 2025 @ 9:32pm
      Jul 18, 2025
      Unknown Cleared tree near Goodes trackSBanson
      Tip Run
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 11:53pm
      Jun 1, 2025
      IdealBridge works complete.flyingbanana MTBEG
      Time To Drop
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 1:43pm
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      Idealtroy-mortimer CJT
      Loosen Up
      Apr 5, 2025 @ 1:43pm
      Apr 5, 2025
      Idealtroy-mortimer CJT
      Chicken Run
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 8:27pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      VariableTrails have been cleared following recent...SamStephenson
      Mt Taylor Skills Park
      Sep 2, 2024 @ 7:56pm
      Sep 2, 2024
      IdealRecommend that you stick to the skills...ScytheEighty8
      Milky Way Tk
      Oct 30, 2023 @ 9:13pm
      Oct 30, 2023
      DryTree cleared 31/10/23Roopoo

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      Recent Comments

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      RoopooreportThe Big Emu (Ascending Trail)All clear now 19 Dec 2025
      Dec 18, 2025 @ 3:01pm
      Dec 18, 2025
      RoopooreportThe Big Emu (Ascending Trail)Scheduled for clearing today
      Aug 17, 2025 @ 5:12pm
      Aug 17, 2025
      RoopooreportSouthern CrossAll cleared 15/7/25
      Jul 14, 2025 @ 10:59pm
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      RoopooreportSouthern CrossAll cleared 15/7/25
      Jul 14, 2025 @ 10:59pm
      Jul 14, 2025
      RoopooreportThe Big Emu (Ascending Trail)All cleared. 15/7/25
      Jul 14, 2025 @ 10:59pm
      Jul 14, 2025

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1217 miles5,499 ft10 miles965 ft
      #3,916#1501602124,553
      E-Bike1117 miles5,486 ft10 miles965 ft
      #5,563#2372195244
      Winter Fat Bike14,268 ft295 ft3,419 ft279 ft
      #3,059#109419
      Hike13,438 ft98 ft1,549 ft52 ft
      #14,022#4775654
      Trail Running13,438 ft98 ft1,549 ft52 ft
      #13,605#44656128

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Mt Taylor?
      Mt Taylor has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mt Taylor?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mt Taylor are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Mt Taylor?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Mt Taylor. The most popular parking spots are:
      What is the longest trail in Mt Taylor?
      The longest trail in Mt Taylor is Southern Cross at 5.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      How many trails are in Mt Taylor?
      Mt Taylor has a total of 12 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mt Taylor to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mt Taylor?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Mt Taylor is The Big Emu (Ascending Trail) with 1,097 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mt Taylor?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Mt Taylor is Flow Trail with 933 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Mt Taylor?
      Mt Taylor supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mt Taylor?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Mt Taylor is The Big Emu (Ascending Trail) with an average grade of 5.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Mt Taylor?
      Out of 11 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 8
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Mt Taylor?
      Yes, Mt Taylor supports e-bike riding. There are 12 trails in Mt Taylor that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What is the highest summit in Mt Taylor?
      The highest summit in Mt Taylor is Mount Sugarloaf at 2,920 ft elevation.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mt Taylor?
      The most popular Strava segments in Mt Taylor are:
      • Segment 2 (852 athletes)
      • Mt Taylor Enduro track (777 athletes)
      • Southern Cross Final Ascent (687 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Mt Taylor.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mt Taylor?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Mt Taylor?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mt Taylor are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Mt Taylor.
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