Bees Nest Mountain Biking Trail

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3,678 ft

Distance

425 ft

Climb

00:14:27

Avg time

425 ft

Altitude change

787 ft

Altitude min

1,212 ft

Altitude max

787 ft

Altitude start

1,214 ft

Altitude end

11.5%

Grade

-2.3%

Grade max

29.6%

Grade min

3,504 ft

Distance climb

43 ft

Distance down

131 ft

Distance flat

00:14:27

Avg time

Bees Nest Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Winmalee Trails
Winmalee NSW
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#66040 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #23838 in E-Biking
- #60851 in Trail Running
- #127029 in Hiking
Trail Type

Dirt/Gravel Road
Bike Type

XC, Fat, Gravel
Direction
Both Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Hard
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Season

all year, except after heavy rains
Family Friendly

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
Ride in Rain

Yes
Year Opened

2023

Fire Road between Blue Gum Swamp and Grose Head Fire Trail.. Loose and steep levels out in the middle

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Dharug

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

9 rides
16 miles avg distance

All

64 rides
Last: Aug 28, 2026

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Bees Nest Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Nov 3, 2024 @ 4:47pm Nov 3, 2024	In good condition. Dry. Loose.
	May 6, 2024 @ 11:21pm May 6, 2024	Closed from base of climb at Blue Gum after a rainy week, returned via Shaws Ridge
	Jan 20, 2024 @ 2:48pm Jan 20, 2024	crazy climb
	Jan 25, 2022 @ 3:28pm Jan 25, 2022	Wet in places. mainly the bottom half.
	Jul 21, 2020 @ 5:57pm Jul 21, 2020

4.5 ★★★★★

2 Ratings

5 ★ 50%

4 ★ 50%

3 ★

2 ★

1 ★

2 Reviews & Comments

Score Time

PimlaLvzx Aug 19, 2023 at 5:15

This is not a black trail. Just a steep fire trail with a long climb if you cycle up hill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Bees Nest located?

Bees Nest is located in Winmalee Trails, Winmalee NSW, Australia. It is part of the Winmalee Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.63601, 150.61123.

▼ How hard is Bees Nest?

Bees Nest is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Bees Nest?

Bees Nest has 425 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 787 ft to 1,212 ft.

▼ Is Bees Nest a point to point trail?

Bees Nest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

▼ How long is Bees Nest?

Bees Nest is 3,678 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Bees Nest?

There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bees Nest. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.

▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bees Nest?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bees Nest are:

May (4 activities)
September (4 activities)
October (4 activities)

Check the reports page for current trail conditions.

▼ How do I access Bees Nest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bees Nest are:

Summerhayes Park Parking Lot (2.8 miles away)
Car Park (3.2 miles away)
Top Gate Parking (3.2 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride Bees Nest?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Bees Nest. The trail is 3,678 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Bees Nest?

Bees Nest is a very popular trail. There have been 722 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 883 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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