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SaveSydney 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, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Skiing, E-Biking, Snowmobiling, Horseback, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Scenery includes lakes and views. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Ski Ben Eoin, Open Hearth Park and Baille Ard Nature Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
26 trails
- Trail Running
26 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
7 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
- Snowmobile
8 trails
- Snowshoe
21 trails
- Downhill Ski
13 trails
- Nordic Ski
20 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 11
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Open as of May 4, 2024Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 46
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 26
- Trails Trail Running
- 26
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 7
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Trails Snowmobile
- 8
- Trails Snowshoe
- 21
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 13
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 53 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,522 ft
- Total Vertical
- 596 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 603 ft
- Reports
- 20
- Photos
- 19
- Completed Counter
- 537
Sub Regions
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Baille Ard Nature Trails
- 1
- 2
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Open Hearth Park
- 4
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Petersfield Provincial Park
- 1
Popular Sydney Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,292 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 861 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 84 ft • 7 •
The pathway is designed for both cyclists and pedestrians and is 3 metres wide, paved and 10 kilometres in length.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 3,097 ft • 41 ft • 6 •
This 3 km trail system off Rotary Drive in Sydney consists of wide gravel paths suitable for walkers and cyclists. The trail system connects the Shipyard area of Sydney to Membertou and to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The gravel...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,910 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
The pathway is designed for both cyclists and pedestrians and is 3 metres wide, paved and 10 kilometres in length.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 62 ft • 6 •
The pathway is designed for both cyclists and pedestrians and is 3 metres wide, paved and 10 kilometres in length.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 5 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,348 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
Quick little downhill(ish) single track off the ATV trails. Doesnt look like its been ridden much. Has an overgrown section before this entrance that may have been a trail years ago, it needs some clearing and TLC. I just found this...
Photos of Sydney Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Hills Trail | Oct 6, 2023 @ 10:40am Oct 6, 2023 | Unknown | geraldlogan | ||
| East Bay Hills Trail | Oct 6, 2023 @ 10:40am Oct 6, 2023 | Unknown | geraldlogan | ||
| ATVANS #604 | Aug 16, 2023 @ 5:12pm Aug 16, 2023 | Wet | teabee4 | ||
| Baille Ard 4 | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:25am Jul 15, 2023 | Dry | teabee4 | ||
| Baille Ard 2 | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:25am Jul 15, 2023 | Dry | teabee4 | ||
| Spec Trail | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Prince St Trail | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Muggah Creek | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Mayflower Mall | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Maryann Corbett Trail | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jIf2w8 | vote | trail | activity #91058770 | Mar 22, 2026 @ 4:28am Mar 22, 2026 |
| jIf2w8 | ridden | trail | activity #91058758 | Mar 22, 2026 @ 4:27am Mar 22, 2026 |
| etienneOoFPPl | wishlist | region | activity #76154684 | Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:26am Jul 18, 2025 |
| timothyhagan | wishlist | region | activity #74305794 | Jun 21, 2025 @ 11:41pm Jun 21, 2025 |
| maxpower5408 | wishlist | region | activity #73457089 | Jun 9, 2025 @ 7:10pm Jun 9, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge5 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Hearth Park Bike Park | skill park | Sydney | |
| Neville Park Pumptrack | skill park | Sydney |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 27 | 34 miles | 1,526 ft | 14 miles | 574 ft | #4,073 | #13 | 16 | 20 | 620 | ||
| E-Bike | 10 | 21 miles | 948 ft | 9 miles | 315 ft | #4,745 | #21 | 19 | 15 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 33 miles | 1,407 ft | 13 miles | 574 ft | #7,588 | #29 | 1 | 3 | 8 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 43 ft | 1,611 ft | 82 ft | #7,607 | #29 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 15 | 23 miles | 1,119 ft | 9 miles | 335 ft | #7,588 | #29 | |||||
| Horse | 7 | 18 miles | 797 ft | 8 miles | 322 ft | #1,712 | #15 | 14 | ||||
| Hike | 26 | 34 miles | 1,460 ft | 14 miles | 574 ft | #5,436 | #21 | 20 | 652 | |||
| Trail Running | 26 | 34 miles | 1,460 ft | 14 miles | 574 ft | #5,262 | #17 | 20 | 31 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 7 | 18 miles | 797 ft | 8 miles | 315 ft | #921 | #12 | 14 | 2 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 16 miles | 663 ft | 6 miles | 318 ft | #698 | #16 | 1 | 14 | 2 | ||
| Snowmobile | 8 | 18 miles | 797 ft | 8 miles | 315 ft | #263 | #10 | 14 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 21 | 30 miles | 2,333 ft | 14 miles | 597 ft | #626 | #16 | 17 | 5 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 13 | 12 miles | 2,759 ft | 4 miles | 456 ft | #524 | #2 | 218 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 27 miles | 1,788 ft | 12 miles | 597 ft | #695 | #11 | 17 | 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sydney?
Sydney has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sydney?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sydney are:
- John Doe (0/5)
- Maryann Corbett Trail (0/5)
- Greenlink Trail (0/5)
- Baille Ard 2 (0/5)
- Spec Trail (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sydney?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sydney are:
- August (5 activities)
- September (3 activities)
- October (2 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sydney?
Check the Sydney 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 Sydney?
The longest trail in Sydney is Maryann Corbett Trail at 3.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sydney?
The best hiking trails in Sydney are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sydney?
The best trail running trails in Sydney are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sydney?
Sydney has a total of 46 trails. Of those, 27 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sydney to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sydney?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sydney is Greenlink Trail with 139 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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What activities are most popular in Sydney?
Sydney supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Sydney?
The following bike services are available in Sydney:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sydney?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sydney is East Bay Hills Trail with an average grade of 5.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Sydney?
The overall region status for Sydney is Clear / Green. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
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Can I ride an ebike in Sydney?
Yes, Sydney supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in Sydney 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 Strava Segments in Sydney?
The most popular Strava segments in Sydney are:
- Roddie and his father involved in $600,000 corporate fraud. (232 athletes)
- CBU Sprint (180 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Sydney?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Sydney directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sydney?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sydney are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sydney?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sydney are:
- Maryann Corbett Trail (0/5)
- Greenlink Trail (0/5)
- Baille Ard 2 (0/5)
Activities
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- sydney activity log | embed map of Sydney mountain bike trails |
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