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We are very spoilt with MTB riding options here in South Australia. Check them all out here! South Australia has lots to offer for mountain bike riders, including trails designed for beginners, intermidate and advanced riders. Whether you want to work on your skills, feel like going for a few jumps, or fancy some nice cross country riding, the choice in trail networks is great and has something to offer for everyone. Cudlee Creek Network Fox Creek Trail Eagle Mountain Bike Park Craigburn Farm Mitcham Trails Cleland Conservation Park Melrose and Bartagunyah
Mountain Biking Codes of Practice When you are out enjoying the trail, please adhere to the MTB Code of
Practice to help minimise your impact on the environment and trails. Read the Mountain Biking Codes of
Practice.
Cudlee Creek Network
Cudlee Creek Forest is not only
a region of exceptional natural beauty, it is also home to one of
Australia's best Mountain Bike trail networks. The
Cudlee Creek sustainable trail network is situated in what was once a
timber production forest that is slowly being transformed into a
conservation area. The Cudlee creek Sustainable Trail network has been
developed with environmental sustainability as a priority to ensure the
area's long term future for recreation use is compatible with its
conservation values. The project has been negotiated between
stakeholders including Bicycle SA, ForestrySA, Inside Line, Adelaide
Mountain Bike Club and the Office for Recreation and Sport, in
consultation with local residents and other interest groups. Designed
for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders, trails have been
assigned specific classifications to each ability level - green circle
for beginner, blue square for intermediate and black diamond for
advanced. Signage also assists with navigating the network and finding
facilities.
Read more KEEPING IT CLEAN AND GREEN - we would like to remind all users along Croft Road to slow down to reduce the effect of dust on those that live in the area and ensure all waste is removed from the riding areas as well as the roadside. CUDLEE CREEK IS AN INTEGRATED NETWORK INCORPORATING - New cross country trails built to best practice design standard
- Existing cross country trails popular for racing and recreational mountain biking
- Downhill trails with new sections designed and built for greater sustainability
- A selection of existing management tracks deemed appropriate for recreational use
- Links to the Mawson Trail
- Improved car parking and turn around facilities
- Trailhead signage and facilities
The network is fully sign posted with Mawson Loop Trail markers showing the trail classifications and directional arrows. The network provides the opportunity for a diversity of high quality off road riding experiences. Cudlee Creek Sustainable Trail network has been the host of a range of national and local Mountain bike, X-Country, downhill and endurance races since it's inception, and has developed a reputation as having some of the best trails in Australia. Bicycle SA thanks the Office for Recreation and Sport and ForestrySA for providing funding to undertake this project, and all other stakeholders for their commitment and cooperation. Click HERE for the network Trailhead Click HERE for directions to the network -Top-
Fox Creek Trail The Fox Creek Trail is a MTB trail for advanced riders situated in the Mt Crawford Forest, as part of the Cudlee Creek Network. While the names Fox Creek and Cudlee Creek are both being used when talking about this specific trail, we have decided to give the Fox Creek Trail some extra attention here.
The Fox Creek Mountain Bike Trails in Mount Crawford Forest offer two, three-kilometre downhill tracks plus an eight-kilometre cross-country track. Click HERE for the network Trailhead. On the map in this document you can see where to park your car to start the Fox Creek Trail. -Top- Eagle Mountain Bike Park
 |  | Mt Barker Road, Leawood Gardens The Park provides a network of trails that cater for a variety of mountain bike disciplines and abilities. Approximately 21kms of cross country trails, a specifically designed downhill trail, a skills development park, a jumps park and a trials area. The Park provides a network of trails that cater for a variety of mountain bike disciplines and abilities. Approximately 21kms of cross country trails A specifically designed downhill trail A skills development park A jumps park A trials area |
Read moreHOW TO GET THERE The Park is located in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 12km South East of the Adelaide CBD. The Park entrance for those arriving by car is on Mt Barker Rd, Leawood Gardens. There is parking available at the Pastor Kavell lookout (UBD ref 132 C16) adjacent to the entrance. To get to the lookout take the Eagle on the Hill exit (Mt Barker Rd) from the Adelaide to Crafers Highway. From Adelaide The lookout is approximately 1.5km along Mt Barker Rd. Note: There is no right turn into the parking area for those travelling from Adelaide. Please make a safe u-turn approximately 100 metres further on. From Crafers The lookout is approximately 2.5km along Mt Barker Rd. A second entrance for bikes only is available on Hawk Hill Rd, via Hillcrest Avenue, Crafers West (UBD ref 144 K5). There is no turnaround area for cars along this road. PARK ENTRY Gates will be opened at sunrise and locked at sunset, 7 days a week. PARK CLOSURE The park will close on Christmas Day, total fire ban days and days of extreme weather in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Contact the fire ban hotline 1300 362 361. Trail closures for individual trails will also occur at different times due to maintenance, unsafe conditions and to limit the spread of plant diseases such as Phytophthora cinnamomi (also referred to as Pc - see useful link below for further information) EVENTS Events will be held at the Park throughout the year. If you wish to ride the trails as part of an organised ride or event, contact Bicycle SA, Adelaide Mountain Bike Club or Inside Line Mountain Bike Club. PARK MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Please obey signage within the Park. Some sections of the Park and certain trails may be closed for events, maintenance or management. Contact Park Management to report any management or maintenance issues. Phone (08) 7424 7677 during business hours. Pleae note that due to safety and management issues, dogs are not allowed in the Park. Click HERE to download a trail map.
Check out these shots taken by Bill Doyle - they're 'directory' pieces giving an idea of the tracks and surrounding bushland of the park (shot locations are mapped onto the official guide)
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All trails in the Craigburn Trails Network are classified INTERMEDIATE for horse and bike riders and MODERATE HIKE (class 4) for bushwalkers. Features of these trails include: - Multiple users travelling in opposite directions
- Irregular surfaces with loose stones and an uneven base
- Natural obstacles and tripping hazards
- Some moderate inclines
Click HERE to download the brochure. -Top-
Mitcham Trails
An interesting mix of singletrack trails located in the city of Mitcham, about 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Click HERE to download the trail map. -Top-
Cleland Conservation Park
In December 2012, the Department of Environment opened designated management tracks in Cleland Conservation Park to cycling. Here is your opportunity to ride you bike on low to moderate trails in the natural beauty of Cleland - these trails are ideal for families and children. You can find the map HERE
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The town of Melrose in the Southern Flinders Ranges lies three hours drive north of Adelaide.
Melrose is fast becomming a jewel in SA's crown for single track mountain biking. With the Melrose FAT TYRE FESTIVAL held annually, take a weekend to explore the trails of Mt Remarkable and Bartagunyah.
On the way, why not take a detour at Wirrabarra (twenty minutes from Melrose) and ride in the natural beauty of Wirrabbara Forest.
Maps for Mt Remarkable ( download) and Bartagunyah are available from the Bike SA at 111 Franklin St, Adelaide.
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