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SavePenguin 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 Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes summits, ridgelines and creeks. Common trail features include berms, bridges and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Dial Range and Penguin MTB Park.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
30 trails
- Trail Running
30 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
6 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
6 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 1
- 5
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Oct 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 30
- Trails Trail Running
- 30
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 6
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 6
- Total Distance
- 46 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,263 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,098 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,172 ft
- Reports
- 776
- Photos
- 121
- Completed Counter
- 7,031
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Dial Range
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Penguin MTB Park
- 1
- 5
- 5
Popular Penguin Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 2.8 • 1,279 ft • 39 ft • 483 •
A well graded climbing trail that returns to the Penguin MTB Park and can be accessed by descending the Copperhead Trail
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 533 ft • 460 •
The Montgomery Loop is the first official MTB trail in the Dial Range. At about 6km in length with easy grading, this trail is an awesome introduction to the Dial Range and can be ridden in combination with the trails of the Penguin MTB...
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 4,431 ft • 92 ft • 459 •
Return of the Penguin is a great fun way to return to the centre of the Penguin MTB park. Built in conjunction with the "Stalking Rooster" trail in time to be used for the 2017 Australian Masters Games. It proceeds to climb back up from...
• 80 ★ 3.3 • 1,783 ft • 9 ft • 439 •
One of the earlier trails in the park, it follows a fairly flat path, twisting and turning and finishing at the Little Devils Terrain Park and links up to Flying on a Blue Dream to complete a loop.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 114 ft • 428 •
Iron Tor is a bolder strewn, berm filled, adrenaline pumping descent that leads you back onto the Montgomery Loop from the Ironcliffe Ridge trail and the Iron Tor climb trail. The Trail is a dark blue rated trail with black features....
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 3,795 ft • 72 ft • 416 •
A new addition to the park just in time to be used for the 2017 Australian Masters Games. A much more open and flowy trail compared to the Northern trails of the park and finishes at the Montgomery Car park where you can either enter...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 757 ft • 396 •
This trail takes you from the Montgomery Loop up to the intersection of the Ironcliffe Ridge trail and the Iron Tor trail. It is a solid climb but the stunning views from the Dial Summit trail and awesome descent of Iron Tor will make...
Penguin Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 937 ft • 13 • Loop •
Want to maximize your distance of single track at Penguin? The Full Monty route takes in the main loop of...
4 miles • 430 ft • 10 • Loop •
A predominantly green run (or waddle) around Penguin. Option to loop back through Ringtail and round...
2 miles • 148 ft • 4 • Loop •
This loop takes in the technical side of the Penguin MTB Park with all the timber features.
Photos of Penguin Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Iron Tor | Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:29am (Australia/Hobart) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Iron Tor (Climb) | Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:29am (Australia/Hobart) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Montgomery Loop | Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:29am (Australia/Hobart) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Stalking Rooster | Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:29am (Australia/Hobart) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Start 'em Up! | Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:29am (Australia/Hobart) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Iron Tor view trail | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:08am (Australia/Hobart) Sep 19, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Ironcliffe Ridge | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:08am (Australia/Hobart) Sep 19, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Easy Peasy | Jul 23, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Australia/Hobart) Jul 23, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Prehistoric Park | Jul 23, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Australia/Hobart) Jul 23, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Ringtail | Jul 23, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Australia/Hobart) Jul 23, 2026 | Ideal | streddaz CCMBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| streddaz | add | report | activity #105651871 and 2 more | Oct 10, 2026 @ 9:09pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| streddaz | add | report | activity #105651870 and 1 more | Oct 10, 2026 @ 9:09pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| streddaz | add | report | activity #104182446 and 4 more | Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:42pm Sep 19, 2026 |
| streddaz | add | report | activity #102566219 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:11am Aug 29, 2026 |
| streddaz | add | report | activity #102566218 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:11am Aug 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | You shouldn’t be riding the walking track... | Mar 18, 2026 @ 11:42pm Mar 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | It definitely fits within the IMBA guidelines... | Mar 18, 2026 @ 11:39pm Mar 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | Expect a rocky technical descent. The "blue"... | Mar 18, 2026 @ 7:05pm Mar 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rocky and brutish. Except for the steps, the... | Mar 18, 2026 @ 6:59pm Mar 18, 2026 | ||
| report | Nice norco | Nov 2, 2025 @ 6:46pm Nov 2, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k38 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge32 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k36 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge32 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Little Devils Terrain Park | skill park | Penguin |
Local Trail Supporters
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- Central Coast Council (TAS)
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 | 22 | 32 miles | 7,759 ft | 16 miles | 1,814 ft | #3,286 | #134 | 121 | 775 | 14 | 6,320 | |
| E-Bike | 23 | 32 miles | 8,081 ft | 17 miles | 1,814 ft | #3,567 | #158 | 744 | 1 | 1,390 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 39 miles | 12,001 ft | 21 miles | 2,100 ft | #988 | #68 | 10 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 18 miles | 3,176 ft | 8 miles | 1,814 ft | #2,734 | #113 | 18 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 11 miles | 1,319 ft | 4 miles | 1,299 ft | #988 | #68 | |||||
| Horse | 6 | 16 miles | 4,147 ft | 8 miles | 1,814 ft | #1,628 | #62 | 112 | ||||
| Hike | 30 | 45 miles | 12,848 ft | 23 miles | 2,100 ft | #4,753 | #144 | 748 | 230 | |||
| Trail Running | 30 | 45 miles | 12,848 ft | 23 miles | 2,100 ft | #4,395 | #130 | 748 | 1 | 402 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 6 | 16 miles | 4,147 ft | 8 miles | 1,814 ft | #850 | #38 | 112 | 4 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 6 | 13 miles | 3,209 ft | 7 miles | 1,745 ft | #567 | #25 | 112 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Penguin?
Penguin 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 Penguin?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Penguin are:
- Iron Tor (4.5/5)
- Ironcliffe Ridge (4.3/5)
- Montgomery Loop (4.2/5)
- Iron Tor (Climb) (4/5)
- Copperhead (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Penguin?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Penguin are:
- January (39 activities)
- February (30 activities)
- December (29 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Penguin?
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What is the longest trail in Penguin?
The longest trail in Penguin is Coastal Pathway Penguin to Heybridge at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Penguin?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Penguin?
The best trail running trails in Penguin are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Penguin?
Penguin has a total of 35 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Penguin to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Penguin?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Penguin is Iron Tor (Climb) with 757 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Penguin?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Penguin is Iron Tor with 806 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Penguin?
Penguin supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Penguin?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Penguin is Iron Tor (Climb) with an average grade of 7.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Penguin?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Penguin. Some popular viewpoints include:
- View from Mt Dial
- Iron Tor Lookout
- Iron Tor Lookout
- Ironcliffe Ridge Northern Lookout
- Ironcliffe Ridge Southern Lookout
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Are the trails open in Penguin?
Out of 25 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Penguin?
Yes, Penguin supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Penguin that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Penguin?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Penguin are: View all mountain biking routes in Penguin.
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What type of bike is most common in Penguin?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Penguin are:
- AM (63 activities)
- DH (2 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Penguin?
The highest summit in Penguin is Mount Housetop at 2,260 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Penguin?
The most popular Strava segments in Penguin are:
- Lower Tee Tree section (2,058 athletes)
- Where's the defib??? (2,056 athletes)
- Surf Club Hill (2,044 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Penguin?
There are 12 technical trail features (TTFs) in Penguin. Some popular features include:
- Banked Timber Boardwalk
- Whale Tail (Other)
- Bridge (Bridge)
- A Frame Wall Ride (A-Frame)
- Free Ride Jumps (Jump)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Penguin?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Penguin. View all adaptive trails in Penguin for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Penguin?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Penguin are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Penguin?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Penguin are:
- Montgomery Loop (4.4/5)
- Stalking Rooster (3.7/5)
- Return of the Penguin! (3.7/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Free Ride Jumps TTF
- Mt Gnomon Summit
- Mt Duncan Summit
- Mt Montgomery Summit
- Mt Lorymer Summit
- Mt Dial Summit
- Ironcliffe Ridge Southern Lookout Viewpoint
- Ironcliffe Ridge Northern Lookout Viewpoint
- Iron Tor Lookout Viewpoint
- Iron Tor Lookout Viewpoint
- Mount Housetop (2,260 ft)
- Loyeta Peak (2,257 ft)
- Mount Duncan (2,152 ft)
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