Knapsack Reserve

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Mixed:
2 for 6.6km (87%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 1km (13%)
4
NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Knapsack Reserve Gallery

A variety of tracks with a mix of firetrail and technical single track. Currently a bit of a maze which allows for creating your own loop.

Also includes a legal DH Track.

Meeting Point: 

Glenbrook Oval, Hare St, Glenbrook NSW. Near the skate park. Ride down Moore Street to the start of trail that leads into the main park around the gate.

We ask visitors to please park here to not affect the residents. Plenty of parking plus amenities.

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Full Description: 

Knapsack Reserve has a maze of older Dirt bike, 4WD and service tracks. Riding varies from firetrail and single track to rocky technical sections with some good pinch climbs.

The kmz file shows what is probably the most common XC loop in the area. This can be varied by exploring some of the other trails that fork off. The trail down to the old water works down the "Chute" is a good secondary loop for a technical ride.

There is currently a council approved DH track that is shown in the map in red. Shuttle pickup is from the end of the Great Western Highway at the bottom of Mitchell's Pass while drop off is on Barnet Street in the carpark. This requires a ride along "Lovers Walk" to get to the start of the track. MAKE SURE YOU ARE QUIET AND RESPECTFUL AT DROPOFF AS THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL AREA!!!!

Trails are shared with walkers so be courteous and always give way, especially the downhill riders when crossing Lovers Walk!!!!

BMORC is currently working with Council to rationalise a shared loop and work at a realignment of the DH track to make it la onger and a better ride. So good relationships with the other users and local residents is very important or riders will lose access to this area.

Facilities: 

Shops and Food
Glenbrook village is just across the highway. There's at least ten shops that sell coffee and a couple of good takeaways and bakeries.

Picnic Area and BBQ
Glenbrook Park is just opposite the shops and has free BBQ Picnic facilities thanks to the local Rotary Club and BMCC.

Trains
Trains in the mountains run hourly outside of peak times, check City Rail's Timetable for details.

Weather
Get the latest information from a local weather station.

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