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SaveParkes trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes creeks. Common trail features include drops, berms and jumps. Popular destinations include Back Yamma State Forest and Golden Bar.
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- Mountain Bike
23 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 23
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 23
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,470 ft
- Total Vertical
- 517 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,388 ft
- Reports
- 26
- Completed Counter
- 346
Sub Regions
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Back Yamma State Forest
- 1
- 4
- 5
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Golden Bar
- 4
- 3
- 1
Popular Parkes Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 135 ft • 32 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 135 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 28 ft • 31 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 137 ft • 30 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 137 ft green climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 59 ft • 29 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 5 ft • 28 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 141 ft • 26 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 137 ft • 25 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 137 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 9 ft • 23 •
Less popular white difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
Parkes Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 874 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
This is the official race loop for the 2017 Back Yamma Bigfoot. The race will be run on a 25km loop which...
Videos of Parkes Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Rocking To Top | Jun 29, 2023 @ 6:57pm Jun 29, 2023 | Variable | AnthonyXtUWfk | ||
| The Russian Drop | Jan 5, 2023 @ 9:42pm Jan 5, 2023 | Dry | SamuellbU5Yg | ||
| The Wops | Jan 5, 2023 @ 9:42pm Jan 5, 2023 | Dry | SamuellbU5Yg | ||
| Cool Runnings | Jan 5, 2023 @ 9:41pm Jan 5, 2023 | Dry | SamuellbU5Yg | ||
| Snakez N Ladderz | Nov 22, 2022 @ 12:17pm Nov 22, 2022 | Ideal | Thomasjw7 | ||
| Around The Rock | Aug 14, 2021 @ 8:08pm Aug 14, 2021 | Ideal | kebab04 | ||
| The Drop | Aug 14, 2021 @ 8:08pm Aug 14, 2021 | Ideal | kebab04 | ||
| Everest | Apr 6, 2021 @ 11:01pm Apr 6, 2021 | Dry | Rocket69 | ||
| Creeking Home | Apr 6, 2021 @ 11:01pm Apr 6, 2021 | Ideal | Rocket69 | ||
| Run to the Creek | Sep 29, 2020 @ 9:50pm Sep 29, 2020 | Variable | PoiterH |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caseypyne | wishlist | region | activity #91364480 | Mar 27, 2026 @ 1:48am Mar 27, 2026 |
| ggcrteam | wishlist | region | activity #76996190 | Jul 29, 2025 @ 7:06pm Jul 29, 2025 |
| roxy83 | wishlist | region | activity #51706517 | Apr 26, 2024 @ 5:10am Apr 26, 2024 |
| steelvince69 | ridden | trail | activity #49758095 | Mar 6, 2024 @ 2:25pm Mar 6, 2024 |
| ozhedgehog | wishlist | region | activity #47652983 | Dec 27, 2023 @ 3:13am Dec 27, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Motor cross boys have well defined these... | Jun 29, 2023 @ 6:53pm Jun 29, 2023 | ||
| trail | This was very hard to follow today. Either... | May 28, 2023 @ 4:33am May 28, 2023 | ||
| trail | Overgrown. Could find trail. | Jan 5, 2023 @ 9:40pm Jan 5, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 23 | 26 miles | 1,470 ft | 13 miles | 518 ft | #8,033 | #260 | 26 | 1 | 844 | ||
| E-Bike | 9 | 5,016 ft | 151 ft | 2,303 ft | 125 ft | #8,317 | #306 | 22 | 18 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 9 miles | 367 ft | 6 miles | 505 ft | #2,699 | #122 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 9 miles | 367 ft | 6 miles | 505 ft | #4,008 | #161 | 2 | ||||
| Hike | 22 | 26 miles | 1,453 ft | 13 miles | 518 ft | #7,334 | #245 | 25 | 18 | |||
| Trail Running | 22 | 26 miles | 1,453 ft | 13 miles | 518 ft | #6,755 | #212 | 25 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Parkes?
Parkes has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Parkes?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Parkes are:
- The Russian Drop (4.1/5)
- Snakez N Ladderz (4.1/5)
- The Drop (4/5)
- The Wops (4/5)
- Cool Runnings (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Parkes?
Check the Parkes trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Parkes?
The longest trail in Parkes is Dead Man's Corner at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Parkes?
Parkes has a total of 23 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Parkes to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Parkes?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Parkes is Dead Man's Corner with 226 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Parkes?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Parkes is The Harrows with 251 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Parkes?
Parkes supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Parkes?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Parkes is Rocking To Top with an average grade of 12.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Parkes?
The overall region status for Parkes is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 11
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Parkes?
Yes, Parkes supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Parkes that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Parkes?
The highest summit in Parkes is Yambira Mountain at 2,549 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Parkes?
The most popular Strava segments in Parkes are:
- Front 9 heading to SE techical creek (323 athletes)
- SE technical creek (309 athletes)
- Creek Single track (305 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Parkes?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Parkes. View all adaptive trails in Parkes for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Parkes?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Parkes are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Parkes?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Parkes are:
- The Russian Drop (5/5)
- The Wops (4/5)
- Cool Runnings (4/5)
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