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Lane Poole Reserve hosts the stunning Murray Valley Mountain Bike Trails which cater for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. The downhill trails can be accessed by the easy and moderate climbing trails or via the shuttle road off Murray Valley Road. At the top of the trail head you can overlook the stunning Murray Valley – magic any time of the day. These trails offer a great ride, stunning scenery and a diverse range of native flora and fauna.
Quick FActs
Green Trails
Easy Trails (Green)
Typically flowing open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features. Recommended for beginner mountain bikers.
YEAR 1 - Length: 2.3km
YEAR 1 - Length: 2.3kmThis is a descending trail suitable for beginners; it’s a good place to start your mountain bike adventure. The trail is a steep and fast flow trail with wide open rollers and big berms.
Adaptive Trail Rating: 3 'Mostly Accessible'
As rated by the Australian Adaptive Mountain Biking Guidelines.
YARRI UP - Length: 2.3km
YARRI UP - Length: 2.3kmYarri Up is cross-country climbing trail connecting to the descending trails, providing an easy alternative to shuttling.
Adaptive Trail Rating: 3 'Mostly Accessible'
As rated by the Australian Adaptive Mountain Biking Guidelines.
SNOTTY GOBBLE - Length: 900m
Snotty Gobble is a cross-country trail that can be combined with the Munda Biddi for a fun and easy loop that everyone will enjoy.
Adaptive Trail Rating: 2 'Partly Accessible'
As rated by the Australian Adaptive Mountain Biking Guidelines.
ROCK ON - Length: 2.1km
Rock On is cross-country trail with a rocky climb that rewards riders with a rolling, flowy descent.
QUOLLITY STREET - Length: 1.4km
Quollity Street is an easy cross-country trail providing an enjoyable loop option off the Munda Biddi and views up the river valley, linking to the Chuditch Campground.
Adaptive Trail Rating: 2 'Partly Accessible'
As rated by the Australian Adaptive Mountain Biking Guidelines.
Blue Trails
Moderate Trails (Blue)
Typically narrow trail with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features. Recommended for intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience.
BOOM BOOM - Length: 1.4km
A descending flow trail for experienced riders which has large tabletops, step downs and step ups, rollers and berms.
TOMBSTONE - Length: 1.3km
A hand built all mountain trail that winds its way down the ridge to the downhill trails.
BLUE MARRON - Length: 3km
Blue Marron is a long cross country trail. A climb rewards you with a fast and steep, technical descent through ancient granite boulders with sweeping views over the valley. This blue trail has optional black features with alternate lines.
FAULT LINE - Length: 2.4km
A climbing trail that will test your legs as you tackle the tight climbing switchbacks.
CAPTAIN HOOK - Length: 1.1km
Captain Hook is a cross country climb with tight and steep climbing switchbacks which are sure to get your heart pumping!
QUOKKAMOLY - Length: 1.3km
Quokkamoly is a descending cross-country trail with technical features and fast berms that lead onto a short dual slalom track to race your mates. Test your XCO skills by linking with Captain Hook to create an XCO race loop.
INZAMIA - Length: 2.3km
This all mountain descent, Inzamia is a long, leg burning pump trail. This trail will have you grinning from start to finish.
LATER-RITE - Length: 1.2km
A rocky, all mountain ascent to Tombstone, Inzamia and Karrakatoa.
Black Trails
Difficult Trails (Black)
Trails with variable surfaces and/or steep gradients. Riders will encounter large obstacles and technical trail features. Recommended for experienced riders with good technical skill levels.
BAM BAM - Length: 1.3km
A black descending flow trail. This trail is not for the faint hearted, with challenging double whale back jumps and rollers, steep step downs and rock gardens.
BUSTED NUTS - Length: 1.6km
Busted Nuts is an all mountain descent. This fast, feature packed trail will have you on your toes with big jumps and berms. This trail has optional features and alternate lines.
KARRAKATOA - Length: 2.2km
An all mountain descent, traversing rocky terrain into dense forest. For advanced riders only, this trail is fast with steep drops and jumps.
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Getting Here: Enter Lane Poole Reserve through the main entry station or Nanga, follow signage to Bobs Crossing and then onto the Murray Valley MTB trail network.
Safety First: Consider your skill level and experience before choosing a trail. Also please note that these directions will change once the new bridge is built at Dwaarlindjirraap.
Facilities: Car parking and trail head and trail end, unisex toilets at the bottom of the trails. Phone reception is very limited at the bottom of the trail head, reception at the top of the trail head is good, but not excellent.
