Mountain Bike Trails
Adventure and riding come naturally in Australia's South West, with an outstanding network of trails that take casual riders and serious mountain bikers into the heart of the region's wildflower country and stunning forests.
If it's a long-distance adventure you're after then you can't beat the Munda Biddi Trail. Other trails provide varying degrees of difficulty for those who enjoy a challenge.
Please always follow the International Mountain Bike Association Rules of the Trail, and take the right gear with you. You'll find some guidelines on the Trail Tips page.
This site highlights the best-of-the-best across the West!
Grizzly Trail, Mount Lennard
6km loop, half a day or less
This forest trail is the highlight of the Mount Lennard mountain bike trails in Wellington National Park near Collie in Western Australia. The trail is narrow with obstacles and technical mountain bike features for those who are up for the challenge.
Kep Track
75km, time depends on mode of transport and length of section chosen
The multi-use Kep Track uses the rail formation between Mundaring in the Perth Hills, to Northam, east of Perth. The trail can take anywhere from a one to two hour walk, a bush outing for you and your horse, or a cycle adventure of several days.
Margaret River Rail Trail
15km, time depends on mode of transport and individual itinerary
The Margaret River Rail Trail takes you through some of the most beautiful natural bush, farmland and vineyards in the Margaret River region, three hours south of Perth. Passing though peppermint, jarrah and young karri forest the trail provides a firsthand view of the abundant bird life.
Marrinup Trail
7.9km loop, half a day or less
The Marrinup Trail meanders through some of Australia’s oldest rocks, which are more often exposed on this part of the Darling Scarp near Dwellingup, south of Perth. The mountain bike trail passes through native jarrah forest and redgum. The interesting 'Cage in the bush' POW camp is located a short distance from the trail.
Munda Biddi Trail
498km, time depends on individual itinerary
The Munda Biddi Trail (which means path through the forest in the Nyoongar Aboriginal language) is Western Australia’s premier long distance off-road cycling experience. Starting in Mundaring,the Trail meanders through scenic river valleys and the magnifi cent forests of the state’s South West. Joined by purpose built track, the Munda Biddi uses a network of bush tracks, firebreaks, and disused railway formations and has sections suitable for cyclists of all ages and experience levels.
Old Timberline and Sidings Rail Trails
37km (Old Timberline Trail is 22km & Sidings Rail Trail is 15km) 1 to 2 day cycle or 2 day walk
The 22 kilometre, Old Timberline Trail, located near Nannup, south of Perth, Western Australia, is a two day walk or one day cycle with an overnight hut on the bend of St John Brook. This scenic trail ranges from windy walk trail to old timber roads.
Railway Reserve Heritage Trail
41km loop, time depends on mode of transport and length of section chosen
The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail follows the routes of two former railways and is unique in providing a 41 kilometre loop entirely on railway formations. This extensive trail passes through quaint hills communities including Darlington, Parkerville and Mundaring, and covers a wide range of terrains with scenic views and numerous points of historical and natural significance.
For information about cycling and other mountain bike trails in Western Australia, visit the WA Government's Bikewest website.