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- Mountain Bike
23 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
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- 1
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- 8
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 14, 2026
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 23
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 23
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- 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
- 34
- Ridden Counter
- 346
Sub Regions
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Back Yamma State Forest
- 1
- 4
- 5
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Golden Bar
- 4
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- 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 7 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 5 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 18 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
trail: The Russian Drop
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Jul 9, 2021 , Parkes
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 23 | 26 miles | 1,470 ft | 13 miles | 518 ft | #7,823 | #253 | 34 | 1 | 844 | ||
| E-Bike | 9 | 5,016 ft | 151 ft | 2,303 ft | 125 ft | #7,816 | #298 | 24 | 18 | |||
| Hike | 22 | 26 miles | 1,453 ft | 13 miles | 518 ft | #6,927 | #217 | 33 | 18 | |||
| Trail Running | 22 | 26 miles | 1,453 ft | 13 miles | 518 ft | #6,363 | #199 | 33 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Parkes
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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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What is the best time of the year to ride in Parkes?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Parkes are:
- April (9 activities)
- July (5 activities)
- June (4 activities)
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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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