Blue Mountains

Andersons

Submitted by Rob on Tue, 29/05/2007 - 08:50

At a Glance

Double Track:
1 for 12km (21%)
Firetrail:
6 for 45km (79%)
Still Smooth Rough Downhills Bedford Creek Chilly Drop

Think of this as The Oaks big brother. Longer, steeper, rougher, tougher climb at the end, harder to get to. Up to the reader to decide if these things make for a better ride.

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Submitted by Rob on Wed, 19/04/2006 - 20:03

At a Glance

Double Track:
1 for 0.5km (1%)
Firetrail:
6 for 49km (99%)
Kanangra Walls Morong Creek Fire Trail

Loads of fantastic fire trail in the wilderness. Nothing too technical and no particularly steep hills from what I know.

Lake Woodford

Submitted by thefathippy on Sat, 26/09/2009 - 11:31

At a Glance

Status:
On 22 Feb (2 weeks ago)
Firetrail:
5 for 9.3km (76%)
Mixed:
1 for 2.9km (24%)

Lake Woodford's surrounds have recently been opened to riders and walkers, meaning we can now access a bunch more firetrail in the mid mountains. Note: There is no legal access to the dam - no swimming!

Mount York

Submitted by Rob on Fri, 14/12/2007 - 21:32

At a Glance

Double Track:
1 for 3.2km (19%)
Firetrail:
1 for 2.6km (16%)
Mixed:
1 for 5.7km (34%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 5.3km (32%)
Bardens Lookout Bikes Lockyers Sniggle Cox's Alternate Junction

Three distinct routes from the Mt York peninsular to Hartley Valley below - two single track and a third fire trail make for a few combinations with one thing in common - the 250 vertical metre drop. This is steep, and on occasion, very tricky stuff.

Narrow Neck

Submitted by marhleet on Mon, 07/09/2009 - 02:34

At a Glance

Firetrail:
2 for 13km (100%)
Preview of the next hill How to get there The reward

Might be easy for some, but the steepness and therefore both up and down are a task.

Newnes Plateau

Submitted by flynny on Sun, 29/11/2009 - 18:15

The gate way to a massive area full of riding opportunities in both Pine and native forests

St Helena

Submitted by Little-Ditty on Sun, 09/12/2007 - 19:13

At a Glance

Mixed:
1 for 13km (100%)
St Helena Ben Ben - steep descent

A technical single trail that complements the Oaks in the Blue Mountains. This trail is either an out and back, about 8km each way. Or an out leg towards a cliff escarpment with an extremely technical descent and hike-a-bike out the other side, about 20km in total.

The Oaks

Submitted by Rob on Wed, 12/04/2006 - 23:11

At a Glance

Status:
On 19 Feb (3 weeks ago)
Double Track:
1 for 0.7km (1%)
Firetrail:
5 for 44km (84%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 7.3km (14%)
Killer Climb Oaks Single Trail St Helena Ben

The main Oaks Firetrail is one of the classic Blue Mountains rides, but there's more in this area than just that.

Winmalee

Submitted by Rob on Tue, 12/08/2008 - 16:51

At a Glance

Firetrail:
4 for 14km (76%)
Mixed:
1 for 3.7km (20%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 0.9km (5%)
Grose Mountain Lookout Winmalee Ferns Bees Nest/Blue Gum Junction

Some nice firetrails and beautify leafy fern lined double track. Add steep hills with tough climbing (and obvious downhill fun that must proceed it).