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The Beechworth Granite Classic Loop is one of Victoria's signature gravel rides, combining challenging climbs, flowing granite roads and rich gold rush history into an unforgettable High Country adventure. Inspired by sections of the renowned Beechworth Granite Classic event, this route delivers over 50 kilometres of rewarding gravel riding through rolling farmland, native bushland and historic townships. Expect a mix of sustained climbs, fast descents and scenic backroads, including the famous Three Farm Gates section where riders pass through working farmland while enjoying some of the region's best crushed granite roads. Along the way you'll visit the historic gold mining communities of Beechworth and Eldorado, cross the picturesque Reedy Creek and experience the diverse landscapes that have made the region one of Australia's premier gravel riding destinations. For riders wanting to extend the adventure, a worthwhile detour to the spectacular Woolshed Falls adds another iconic High Country highlight to the day. Ride Highlights Ride sections of the iconic Beechworth Granite Classic Over 1,000 metres of climbing Flowing crushed granite gravel roads Historic towns of Beechworth and Eldorado Scenic Reedy Creek river crossing Famous Three Farm Gates section Optional detour to Woolshed Falls Great cafés, breweries and rider-friendly facilities in Beechworth Suitability Best suited to experienced gravel riders with a good level of fitness. The combination of long climbs, technical descents and remote gravel roads makes this a rewarding full-day ride. Riders should be prepared to open and close farm gates along Masons Road, remain on the public roadway and give way to livestock when passing through working farmland.

Beechworth MTB Park is a compact but feature-packed mountain bike destination just a couple of kilometres from Beechworth in Victoria’s High Country. Around 19km of trails are packed into the park, ranging from green beginner riding through blue and black trails to a double-black option, with Beechworth’s distinctive granite terrain delivering rock gardens, slab rolls, pinch climbs, flowing descents and plenty of technical features. The network includes a skills area, jumps line, beginner Green Loop, cross-country loops and gravity trails, with most riding pedal-accessed and some lower trails able to be self-shuttled. Highlights include the 10km Intermediate XC Loop, Snakes and Ladders and Don’t Be A Hero, while the nearby Flame Trees Trail provides another great option if you want to extend your Beechworth riding. The trails are maintained by local riders from the Beechworth Chain Gang. RTS Tip: There’s no drinking water at the trailhead, so arrive self-sufficient, particularly if you’re planning a longer session. Newer riders can start with the 1.2km Green Loop and skills area before progressing onto the more technical trails — and with Beechworth so close, it’s easy to combine a ride with a food or coffee stop in town.

Big Hill Mountain Bike Park is one of Australia’s original and most iconic mountain bike networks, located just 500m from the centre of Mount Beauty in Victoria’s High Country. Unlike many newer bike parks, Big Hill’s trails have largely been built by hand rather than machine, giving the network a raw, natural and distinctly old-school character that sets it apart from other destinations across North East Victoria. The park offers a huge network of cross-country, trail and downhill riding, with everything from beginner-friendly trails through to world-class XC and gravity terrain. Expect tight hand-cut singletrack, roots, rocks, steep climbs, fast natural descents and technical features, with trails that reward riders who enjoy natural terrain rather than manicured bike-park flow. A great way to explore Big Hill for the first time is through its colour-coded loops. The Green Loop is around 5km with 182m of climbing and provides a good introduction to the park. The Yellow Loop steps things up to around 10km and 315m of climbing, while the Orange Loop packs 11 trails and roughly 356m of climbing into its 10km route, including favourites The Claw and Rachel’s Way. For experienced riders, Big Hill has a serious pedigree. Its steep, fast hand-cut singletrack has been used for downhill, cross-country and enduro racing for decades, with Team Mount Beauty describing the trails as having produced numerous cycling champions. The club continues to host major events including rounds of the Victorian Downhill Series. The network is maintained by Team Mount Beauty, a volunteer cycling club founded in 1995. The club is closely connected with the park and continues to maintain trails, organise events and work with the different landowners across Big Hill. Big Hill is also perfectly positioned for a Victoria High Country MTB road trip. Bright, Yackandandah, Beechworth and Falls Creek are all within the wider region, making Mount Beauty an excellent base for several days of riding. For riders searching for Mount Beauty MTB, Big Hill MTB Park, Victoria High Country mountain biking, natural singletrack or downhill riding in North East Victoria, Big Hill is absolutely one to have on the ride list. RTS Tip: Big Hill is famous for being raw, natural and a little complicated to navigate — and that’s part of its charm. Team Mount Beauty openly acknowledges that navigation can be challenging and is working to improve signage, so download the current map before heading out. First-time riders can start with the Green Loop before progressing deeper into the network

The Dargo High Plains is one of Australia's premier bikepacking adventures, taking riders deep into the spectacular Victorian High Country across 304km of alpine roads, rugged gravel tracks and remote wilderness. This is a ride for experienced cyclists looking to immerse themselves in breathtaking mountain scenery, challenging terrain and unforgettable backcountry riding. Beginning in Wangaratta, the route follows the popular Murray to Mountains Rail Trail through the gourmet towns of Milawa, Beechworth, Bright and Porepunkah, where cafés, breweries, wineries and local produce provide plenty of reasons to slow down before the real adventure begins. Beyond Porepunkah, the route heads into the remote Buckland Valley before climbing onto the spectacular alpine tracks of the High Country. Expect steep climbs, rough gravel roads, rocky sections and incredible mountain vistas as you traverse one of Victoria's most iconic alpine landscapes. Riders are rewarded with an unforgettable journey across the Dargo High Plains, followed by a thrilling descent into the historic township of Dargo. From Dargo, the ride continues through forests and rolling farmland to Bairnsdale, completing an epic point-to-point adventure that showcases everything from alpine wilderness and quiet gravel roads to charming country towns and world-class scenery. Depending on your bike choice and riding style, a gravel bike with wide tyres is suitable, although many riders will appreciate the comfort and capability of a cross-country mountain bike on the rougher sections. This is a true backcountry ride, with long stretches between services, limited water sources and rapidly changing alpine weather. Careful planning, sufficient supplies and experience in remote riding are essential. For riders seeking one of Australia's great multi-day cycling adventures, the Dargo High Plains is an unforgettable journey through the heart of Victoria's High Country.

Flame Trees is a fun cross-country MTB loop just outside Beechworth in Victoria’s High Country, running alongside the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Built for riders stepping into mountain biking but still entertaining when ridden at speed, the approximately 10km clockwise loop mixes flowing singletrack with rocky sections, frequent gradient changes, short technical descents into shaded gullies and snaking switchback climbs back towards the rail trail. The trail is managed by the volunteer Beechworth Chain Gang and makes a great alternative to the more technical Beechworth MTB Park, particularly for families and newer riders wanting to build their confidence. RTS Tip: Leave the car in Beechworth and make the ride a little bigger — it’s around a 5km cruise along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail to reach Flame Trees near the old Baarmutha railway station site. Alternatively, there’s a small car park where Diffey Road crosses the rail trail. There are no toilets or drinking water at the Flame Trees trailhead, so fill your bottles and come prepared before heading out.

Connecting the historic towns of Beechworth and Yackandandah in Victoria’s High Country, the Indigo Epic Trail is a purpose-built mountain bike adventure designed to be ridden as one big journey or explored in smaller sections. Around 56 km in length, the trail winds through native forest and rugged High Country terrain, combining flowing singletrack, sustained climbs, fast descents and plenty of natural features along the way. With trail networks and rider-friendly towns at either end, it’s much more than a point-to-point ride — stay overnight, organise a shuttle or make it part of a bigger Beechworth and Yackandandah MTB trip. RTS Tip: Make a weekend of it. Ride the Indigo Epic in one direction, organise a shuttle or overnight stay, and leave some time to explore the local Beechworth and Yackandandah trails too. It’s a substantial ride, so carry enough water, food, tools and spares for a few hours on the bike and check current trail conditions before setting out.

The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is one of Australia’s premier cycling trails, with around 137 km of sealed trail through North East Victoria and the Victorian High Country. The network connects some of the region’s best-known cycling destinations, including Wangaratta, Myrtleford, Bright, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Oxley, Rutherglen and Wahgunyah, taking riders through the Ovens Valley, farmland, vineyards, historic railway country and the foothills of the Victorian Alps. With a sealed surface and predominantly gentle gradients, it’s suitable for road bikes, gravel bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, families and cycle tourers, although the climb towards Beechworth and the route onwards to Yackandandah are noticeably more demanding. The main Wangaratta to Bright section is around 82–83 km, following the former railway through Bowser, Everton, Gapsted, Myrtleford, Ovens, Eurobin and Porepunkah before reaching Bright. This is classic High Country riding, with farmland and vineyards gradually giving way to increasingly impressive mountain scenery as you approach Bright. With cafés, accommodation, wineries, breweries and food stops scattered throughout the corridor, the route works brilliantly as either a long one-day ride or a relaxed multi-day cycling trip. At Everton, riders can branch towards historic Beechworth and Yackandandah. This section includes the trail’s most significant climbing on the way to Beechworth before continuing through bushland, historic railway cuttings and rolling farmland towards Yackandandah. The Beechworth–Yackandandah extension opened in 2024, adding another major cycling connection between two of North East Victoria’s historic gold-rush towns. There are also separate sections further north. Wangaratta to Oxley is around 9 km, providing an easy connection towards the Milawa Gourmet Region, while the Rutherglen to Wahgunyah section is around 8.5 km, taking riders through renowned wine country towards the Murray River. These shorter sections are excellent choices for families or riders wanting a relaxed half-day experience rather than tackling the longer High Country routes. RTS Tip: You definitely don’t need to ride all 137 km to enjoy the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Choose a section that suits your day — Wangaratta to Oxley for an easy food-focused ride, Myrtleford to Bright for spectacular mountain scenery, or Beechworth towards Yackandandah for history and a little more climbing. If you’re planning a multi-day trip, the towns along the route make it easy to build a ride around accommodation, cafés and local produce. Just remember that the network has gaps between some branches, so check the current map carefully before assuming every section connects entirely off-road.

Nail Can Hill is Albury’s major mountain biking playground, rising immediately west of the city and offering a surprisingly extensive network of cross-country, trail and gravity-style riding through dry eucalypt bushland. The trails are closely associated with Albury Wodonga Mountain Bikers (AWMTB), which maintains and promotes riding across the hill. Current Trailforks mapping shows around 70 MTB trails across roughly 30km of mapped riding at Nail Can Hill itself, with green, blue, black and double-black options. The broader Albury trail region extends further again, so there’s plenty here for anything from a quick after-work lap to several hours exploring the hill. The riding has a distinctly natural, old-school Australian MTB feel. Expect rocky singletrack, loose surfaces, punchy climbs, technical descents and plenty of natural features rather than a network dominated by smooth machine-built flow. Trails such as Home Run, Dirt Luge, Shelob’s Revenge, Twister and No More Secrets give riders a good taste of the variety available. There’s a strong XC heritage here, with Nail Can Hill regularly used for club racing and the long-running Nail Can Hill MTB race. Gravity riders aren’t forgotten either — No More Secrets is the hill’s dedicated downhill-oriented trail, with rocky, rutted terrain, drops and more challenging lines. The network has also received significant investment in recent years. AlburyCity, NSW Crown Lands and AWMTB completed a project upgrading more than 10km of existing MTB trails, repairing erosion and improving trail features while also closing illegal trails and B-lines to create a more sustainable sanctioned network. The recommended main access point is at the end of Range Road, off Logan Road, where riders can access the network and AWMTB’s official Nail Can Hill trail map. For riders searching for Albury MTB, Nail Can Hill mountain bike trails, Albury Wodonga mountain biking or MTB trails near the NSW/Victoria border, Nail Can is an essential local network — and its location also makes it a great stop on a bigger riding trip incorporating Beechworth, Yackandandah, Bright or Mt Beauty. RTS Tip: Nail Can Hill is a proper network rather than a single signed loop, so grab the current trail map before heading out. First-time visitors can build an XC loop around the easier and intermediate trails, while experienced riders have plenty of technical and gravity options to explore. Trailforks currently lists Nail Can Hill as open, but check recent reports before travelling as individual trail conditions can change.

Reef Hills State Park, just 5 km south-west of Benalla in North East Victoria, offers a large network of natural cross-country mountain bike trails through more than 2,000 hectares of Box-Ironbark forest. The riding combines flowing singletrack, rocky sections, short climbs and descents, fire roads and historic mining tracks, making Reef Hills a great option for riders exploring the Benalla and Victorian High Country cycling region. Current mapping identifies around 45 MTB trails, with green, blue and black-rated options spread throughout the park. The terrain is predominantly XC and trail focused, with relatively modest elevation but plenty of undulating riding and interconnected tracks. Popular mapped trails include Tower Flow, which delivers flowing corners, berms and jumps before transitioning into flatter natural singletrack. The wider network provides plenty of scope to build longer loops, with easier green trails alongside intermediate blue and more technical black-rated options. Reef Hills also has a fascinating gold-mining history. Gold was discovered in the area during the 1860s, and riders exploring the park will encounter old workings, tracks and mine sites scattered through the forest. The Lion and Golden Crown mines are among the park’s significant mining heritage locations, while the surrounding Box-Ironbark woodland is particularly attractive during the spring wildflower season. Mountain biking has long been a popular activity at Reef Hills, although riders should understand that this is State Park riding rather than a formally managed bike park. Parks Victoria officially permits cycling on roads and vehicle tracks open to the public, subject to seasonal and safety closures. The park also contains informal singletrack, so riders should respect current signage and avoid creating or extending unauthorised trails. Its location makes Reef Hills an easy addition to a Benalla cycling weekend, with other North East Victorian MTB destinations including Yackandandah, Beechworth, Warby-Ovens and the High Country trail networks within reach. Benalla itself promotes Reef Hills as one of the region’s mountain biking locations alongside Mount Samaria State Park. RTS Tip: Reef Hills is a large, interconnected bush network, so download a current map before heading out and don’t rely on trail signage alone. Be particularly careful around the park’s shooting-range areas — cyclists must stay clear whenever warning signs or flags indicate the ranges are operating. Historic mining also means old shafts and workings can be present, so stick to recognised routes. Check current Parks Victoria conditions before travelling, especially during planned burns, fire restrictions or seasonal closures.

Yackandandah MTB Park, better known as Yack Tracks, is a classic cross-country mountain bike network in Stanley State Forest near Yackandandah in Victoria’s High Country. More than 70 km of predominantly hand-built singletrack winds through Box-Ironbark forest and historic gold-mining country, with natural terrain, creek gullies, rocky features and plenty of climbing. Most of the network is blue/intermediate, although easier and more advanced options allow riders to choose their level of challenge. The network is arranged around several well-signposted loops. The Green Loop is 4.2 km, while the intermediate options include Yakonda Loop (10.8 km), Ground Effect Loop (17.2 km), Kokoda Loop (17.8 km) and Diggers Loop (18.5 km). There’s also a 4 km all-abilities/adaptive MTB loop, making Yackandandah accessible to a broader range of riders. Yack’s character is distinctly raw and natural rather than heavily sculpted bike-park riding. Expect narrow singletrack, rocks, roots, creek crossings, short technical sections and plenty of punchy climbing followed by rewarding flowing descents. Remnants of the region’s historic gold-mining activity are scattered throughout the forest and have even influenced some of the trail features. For experienced riders looking for something harder, the network includes optional advanced sections such as Carcass Canyon, which drops into a historic gold-mining water race. The numerous linking trails also mean stronger riders can combine the marked loops into a much larger cross-country adventure. Yack Tracks now connects directly into the spectacular Indigo Epic, a 56 km blue/intermediate MTB trail linking Yackandandah and Beechworth. The Yackandandah portion can be ridden as an approximately 39 km loop back to town, or riders can tackle the entire Indigo Epic for a big all-day adventure between the two historic towns. RTS Tip: If it’s your first visit, start with the Green Loop or the shorter Yakonda Loop before committing to one of the bigger intermediate circuits. Yack Tracks are famous for their hand-built, natural XC character, so expect the blue trails to feel quite different from smooth modern flow trails. Download the current map before heading out and watch for numbered signposts at key intersections. For a huge day on the bike, combine Yack Tracks with the Indigo Epic — just allow plenty of time, food and water for the full 56 km adventure.