| The mountain biking in Victoria offers riders some of | | | | customized ride. The park has a number of areas to |
| the best riding in Australia. The diversity of the trails, | | | | hone you skills including see saws, drop offs, |
| the flowing singletrack and the cold beverages | | | | platforms and jumps. The park is constantly being |
| afterwards, is exactly what these destinations offer - | | | | upgraded by a dedicated crew of trail builders, to |
| a complete mountain biking experience. Whether you | | | | ensure the quality and variety of the terrain and |
| are seasoned rider or complete beginner, you will be | | | | riding experienced is enhanced. Further information is |
| well catered for. The below destinations, are just a | | | | available from the information bureau in the town |
| snap shot of the amazing mountain bike trails that | | | | centre, where you can get details on the Mountain |
| Victoria has to offer - so get ready to start planning | | | | Bike Park location, places to stay, and great places to |
| you mountain bike holiday! | | | | eat and drink, of which there are plenty. |
| 1. The You Yangs | | | | 3. Forrest |
| About 40 kms west of Melbourne are The You | | | | The Forrest mountain bike trails are an amazing |
| Yangs. This state park features approximately 50Km | | | | collection of trails in the sleepy town of Forrest, 2 |
| of purpose built mountain bike trails that have been | | | | hours south west of Melbourne, near the Otway |
| carefully planned and built to provide an amazing riding | | | | National Park. The Forrest trails have been expertly |
| experience for all abilities. The trails at The You | | | | designed to provided everything that the mountain |
| Yangs are well signed and are split into two main | | | | bike trail rider is looking for - long, flowing singletrack, |
| areas. The first main area is known as the | | | | challenging technical obstacles, guaranteed to test |
| Stockyards, which cater to the more experienced | | | | you, leaving you wanting more. The fantastic trail |
| rider and feature technical downhill and XC trails that | | | | network at Forrest, is arguably the best Mountain |
| have been included in several state and national | | | | Bike trail network in Australia. The trails are well |
| mountain bike events. The second key area is know | | | | signed, mapped and spread into 4 keys areas, with |
| as the Kurrajong, which offers a more gentler | | | | the township at its centre. The main bulk of the trails |
| gradient of flowing singletrack, and provides trails that | | | | are known as the Yaugher trails and have terrain for |
| are an ideal introduction for families and beginners, | | | | all riders. Look out for The Fox Trail, a standout |
| interested in mountain biking. The You Yangs | | | | flowing trail that weaves in and out of grass tress |
| mountain bike trails can be accessed via the Princes | | | | and the unique Australian flora. Another key trail to |
| Hwy, heading towards Geelong. Take the Little River | | | | seek out is the Red Carpet within the Southern trail |
| exit, head into town and follow the signs to the park | | | | group. A 4.5Km fast, yet technical trail, with plenty of |
| entrance where you will find detailed maps and | | | | drop offs, logs, roots and kickers to get the blood |
| locations of the trail heads. | | | | pumping. The town has a number of accommodation |
| 2. Beechworth Mountain Bike Park | | | | options from the caravan park, through to B&B's, |
| The Beechworth Mountain Bike Park is located in the | | | | and is a 45 min drive from Apollo Bay on the world |
| historic town of Beechworth, 3 ½ hours north east | | | | renowned Great Ocean Road. The calibre of trails and |
| of Melbourne. The mountain bike park is within easy | | | | the amazing setting is another example of the road |
| riding distance, approximately 3km from the town | | | | trip options for mountain bikers in Victoria. |
| centre. The Beechworth Mountain Bike Park has | | | | If you are looking for a true mountain biking |
| 20Km of singletrack which spans both fast and | | | | experience on trails that are world class, then the |
| flowing through to tight and technical trails. The trails | | | | trails at The You Yangs, Beechworth and Forrest |
| are well signed, with the park layout flexible enough | | | | offer just that. Great trails, fantastic location and a |
| to allow you to create your own loops, for a | | | | true mountain biking experience. |