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Bathurst Bike Park is a dedicated cycling precinct at College Road, Orton Park, bringing several cycling disciplines together in one location. Bathurst Regional Council lists the facility as including a mountain bike track, BMX track, velodrome and bicycle paths, along with a clubhouse, toilets and shaded areas. For mountain bikers, the park provides a compact network of cross-country-style trails, making use of the rolling, dry terrain typical of the Bathurst region. Expect a mix of singletrack, short climbs and descents and natural trail features rather than the long gravity runs found at larger destination bike parks. The facility is particularly useful for training, racing and shorter MTB sessions, and has a long association with Bathurst’s cycling community. Council planning documents identify the precinct as being used by the Bathurst Mountain Bike Club, Bathurst BMX Club and Bathurst Cycling Club, making it an important hub for local cycling across multiple disciplines. One of the strengths of Bathurst Bike Park is the variety available in one place. MTB riders can hit the dirt while BMX and track riders have their own dedicated facilities, making it a good option for families or groups with different cycling interests. Its location also puts riders within easy reach of Bathurst and Mount Panorama, so the Bike Park can easily form part of a bigger cycling weekend exploring the Central West. For riders searching for Bathurst MTB, Bathurst Bike Park, mountain biking in Bathurst, Central West NSW MTB or cycling facilities in Bathurst, this is a handy local network to have on the ride list. RTS Tip: Think of Bathurst Bike Park as a multi-discipline cycling hub rather than a large destination MTB trail network. It’s particularly good for a quick trail session, club riding or combining MTB with the BMX and track facilities. The official Council listing is fairly light on current MTB trail detail, so use up-to-date trail mapping and on-ground signage when exploring the network.

Clandulla State Forest MTB Trails – Central West NSW, near Kandos and Rylstone in the NSW Central West, offers riders the chance to explore a more natural style of mountain biking through rugged bushland and forest country. Rather than the highly developed feel of a major purpose-built bike park, riding around Clandulla is about forest tracks, natural trails and backcountry exploration, with changing surfaces and terrain making it best suited to riders comfortable navigating less formal riding areas. The surrounding landscape is classic Central West NSW, with forested hills, sandstone and rocky terrain creating a great backdrop for an off-road adventure. Its position near Kandos, Rylstone and Mudgee also makes Clandulla an interesting addition to a bigger cycling road trip through the region. For riders searching for mountain biking near Mudgee, MTB trails around Kandos and Rylstone, Clandulla State Forest cycling or mountain biking in Central West NSW, this is another riding area worth knowing about. There are also plenty of opportunities to explore the wider region, with mountain biking, gravel roads and adventure cycling around Mudgee, Rylstone, Kandos and the surrounding ranges making it easy to build a weekend around the bikes. RTS Tip: Detailed authoritative information about a formal Clandulla MTB network is currently limited, and Forestry Corporation's current list of dedicated NSW State Forest mountain bike trail networks does not list Clandulla. Treat this as a forest riding area rather than a formally managed MTB park, check current access and mapping before setting out, stay on roads and trails where cycling is permitted and respect any forestry operations or temporary closures.

Geurie MTB Trails – Central West NSW Geurie MTB Trails are a substantial cross-country mountain bike network around the small village of Geurie, between Dubbo and Wellington in Central West NSW. Maintained and used by the Dubbo Mountain Bike Club, Geurie offers considerably more riding than you might expect from a small country town, with current Trailforks data showing around 29km of mapped trails. The riding is spread across several areas, including the Homestead Mountain Bike Trails Trailhead and Quarry Mountain Bike Trails Trailhead, along with trails around Bald Hill. Rather than a manicured gravity park, Geurie is classic Central West XC riding, making use of natural terrain, rocky hillsides, open woodland and plenty of winding singletrack. Current mapping lists seven main trails totalling around 18 miles / 29km, including Homestead Trail and Bald Hill Outer Loop. The terrain is ideal for riders who enjoy putting together longer XC laps, with climbing, descending and technical natural sections rather than big bike-park features. Geurie also has a strong connection with the local racing scene. Dubbo Mountain Bike Club builds and maintains trails across the Dubbo and Geurie district, while Geurie is one of the networks used by the wider Central West MTB community. The Central West XC Interclub Series brings clubs from across the region together for social three-hour XC endurance racing. The village is also directly on the almost 400km Central West Cycle Trail, which passes through Mudgee, Gulgong, Dunedoo, Mendooran, Dubbo, Geurie, Wellington and surrounding country. That makes Geurie an interesting stop for riders planning a bigger gravel or bikepacking trip through the region. For riders searching for Geurie MTB, Dubbo mountain bike trails, Central West NSW MTB, cross-country mountain biking near Dubbo or Geurie cycling, this is a great regional network to add to the ride list. RTS Tip: Geurie is better thought of as several riding areas rather than one compact bike park, so having current mapping with you will make exploring much easier. It’s particularly well suited to XC riders looking to clock up some kilometres and explore natural singletrack. Dubbo Regional Council specifically recognises Geurie as one of the region’s established cross-country MTB locations.

Glenwood Forest Trails, around 15 minutes west of Orange on the slopes of Mount Canobolas, are one of the Central West’s standout mountain biking destinations. Built and maintained by Orange Mountain Bike Club in partnership with Forestry Corporation of NSW, the network makes great use of more than 400m of elevation and caters for beginner through to advanced riders. Galinbundinya, Onwards & Upwards and Trail of Awesomeness combine to create an approximately 20km loop, climbing alongside Boree Creek towards Federal Falls before rewarding riders with flowing singletrack and a long descent. More experienced riders can branch onto harder gravity options, while parts of the network also cater for adaptive mountain bikes. RTS Tip: Glenwood is a working pine forest, so checking the latest trail status before every visit is essential. Forestry operations can temporarily close trailheads and sections of trail — Orange Mountain Bike Club currently advises that some lower sections remain affected by harvesting operations. Follow all exclusion-zone signage and designated shuttle routes, and check the club’s trail page for the latest access information before setting out.

Hassans Walls Reserve rises above Lithgow on the western edge of the Blue Mountains, offering mountain bikers a mix of natural trails, fire roads and technical riding surrounded by spectacular sandstone country. The reserve covers more than 780 hectares and climbs to over 1,100 metres elevation, with huge views across the Hartley Valley and surrounding ranges. The riding around Hassans Walls has a distinctly raw and natural feel. Expect rocky terrain, steep climbs and descents, loose surfaces and sections of technical singletrack rather than the manicured experience of a modern bike park. Hassans Walls Road itself also makes a good mountain bike or gravel ride up towards the lookout. Local MTB mapping shows trails including Channel 6, Ewok Forest, Gun Club DH, Pony Xpress, Pottery Left and Hassans Fire Trail, giving riders opportunities to link different trails and forest roads into a bigger session. Some of these descend steeply from the escarpment, so there’s riding here that will appeal to confident and experienced mountain bikers. The landscape is a big part of the experience. Hassans Walls is known for its sandstone cliffs, pagoda rock formations, fern-filled gullies and native bushland, with several lookouts providing incredible views across the Lithgow and Blue Mountains region. There is also a long history of MTB development at Hassans Walls. Lithgow City Council approved construction of a mountain bike/walking trail in the reserve in 2009, and later developed a broader strategy looking at purpose-built MTB opportunities for the area. For riders searching for Hassans Walls mountain bike trails, mountain biking in Lithgow, Lithgow MTB trails or mountain biking near the Blue Mountains, this is a riding area well worth exploring. RTS Tip: Hassans Walls is best approached as a natural MTB riding area rather than a fully developed bike park. Trail conditions, access and individual lines can change, so check current mapping before heading out and don't rely on old trail information. Some trails are steep and technical, so choose lines that suit your ability and take the opportunity to stop at the lookouts while you're up there.

Lake Canobolas MTB Park is a compact, purpose-built mountain bike network at Nashdale, around 10 minutes west of Orange in Central West NSW. Sitting directly opposite Lake Canobolas at the foot of Gaanha bula (Mount Canobolas), it combines accessible cross-country riding with a skills and jump area in a picturesque bush setting. The park has around 8km of cross-country singletrack, arranged as three connected loops that become progressively more challenging as riders move through the network. It’s particularly well suited to beginners, juniors and intermediate riders, while still providing enough technical features to keep more experienced riders entertained. Expect hard-packed clay, rocks, roots, wooden bridges, rock gardens, drops and optional A and B lines, with good signage throughout. There’s also a dedicated skills and jump track, making Lake Canobolas a handy place to practise features or build confidence before tackling harder trails elsewhere around Orange. The trails were originally opened in 2014 and are built and maintained by the Orange Mountain Bike Club in partnership with Orange City Council. The setting adds plenty to the experience, with the network winding through revegetated bushland and offering views back towards Lake Canobolas and Orange. One important current change is that the former black trails at Lake Canobolas are now closed and must not be ridden. Orange Mountain Bike Club advises riders to use its updated trail map rather than older maps that may still show those trails as accessible. Across the road, Lake Canobolas has toilets, picnic facilities, a playground and a kiosk, making this an easy MTB destination for families or groups where not everyone necessarily wants to ride. For riders searching for Orange MTB, Lake Canobolas mountain bike trails, family-friendly MTB in Central West NSW or beginner mountain biking near Orange, this is a great little network to add to the ride list. RTS Tip: Lake Canobolas is ideal for progression rather than huge kilometres. Start with the easier loop and work your way through the connected network before spending some time in the skills area. The MTB park is strictly open 8am–8pm, and dogs aren't permitted within the trail area. Most importantly, use the current Orange MTB Club map — all black trails are now closed.

Mudgee Common MTB Trails are a purpose-built mountain bike network right on the edge of Mudgee in Central West NSW, offering around 32km of mapped trails across more than 40 individual trail sections. The network combines professionally machine-built riding with rocky natural terrain, giving riders plenty to explore without travelling far from town. The network caters for a broad range of abilities, with trails graded from easy through to extreme. Expect flowing singletrack, punchy climbs, rocky technical sections, berms and more challenging features as you move onto the harder trails. The official trailhead map makes it easy to link different trails into loops that suit your ability and how long you want to ride. Popular trails include Giddy Up, Elevator, Mushrooms, Slinky, Butcher, Mayhem, Ant Hill, Rock Lobster and Budgee Smuggler, along with a network of connectors and fire trails. The variety means you can put together anything from an approachable introductory lap to a much more technical session. One of the standout advanced options is Smuggler, a dedicated black-diamond trail reserved for experienced mountain bikers. Unlike most of Mudgee Common's trails, which are shared with pedestrians, Smuggler is bike-only and has specific experience and protective-equipment requirements displayed at its entrance. The network has been developed with the support of the local cycling community and Mudgee Region MTB, with the original vision being to turn an existing riding area into a properly built and maintained mountain bike destination for both locals and visiting riders. Being so close to town is a big advantage. Riders can hit the trails and then make the most of Mudgee's cafés, wineries, accommodation and wider cycling scene, making the Common an easy centrepiece for a riding weekend in the region. For riders searching for Mudgee mountain bike trails, Mudgee Common MTB, mountain biking in Central West NSW or MTB trails near Mudgee, this is one of the region's key riding destinations. RTS Tip: There's enough variety here to warrant using the official map rather than simply following whatever trail appears next. Trails are clearly colour-coded and signed with names and grades throughout the network. Most are shared with walkers, so bikes must give way to pedestrians. Access is via Common Road off Bellevue Road, with parking near the reserve entrance.

Mugga Hill MTB Trails are a compact cross-country mountain bike network just outside Dubbo in Central West NSW, offering around 4.5km of well-signposted singletrack designed primarily for beginner and intermediate riders. Dubbo Regional Council specifically identifies Mugga Hill as one of the region’s established cross-country MTB areas. The riding is classic cross-country singletrack, making the most of the relatively gentle terrain with tight corners, flowing sections, small climbs and descents rather than big elevation. It’s a great option for riders looking for a quick trail session, families introducing younger riders to MTB or anyone wanting to stretch the legs while travelling through Dubbo. The network includes green beginner and blue intermediate riding, along with a shorter kids loop. There’s also a small pump track/jump area within the reserve, adding another option for riders wanting to practise skills between laps. Individual mapped trails include North Side, South Side, West Side and Mugga Connector, which can be combined into a roughly 4.8km loop around the reserve. The main singletrack is designed to be ridden anticlockwise and one-way, helping reduce conflicts between riders. Being only a few kilometres from Dubbo makes Mugga Hill particularly convenient. You can easily squeeze in a few laps as part of a visit to town or combine it with some of the other MTB riding around the region, including Geurie, Dundullimal and the Dubbo Regional Cycling Complex. For riders searching for Mugga Hill MTB, Dubbo mountain bike trails, mountain biking in Central West NSW or beginner MTB trails near Dubbo, this is a handy local network to have on the ride list. RTS Tip: Mugga Hill is relatively short, so think multiple laps rather than one big loop. The trailhead has a map and the trails are well signposted, but there are limited facilities and no water at the trailhead, so bring what you need.

The Orange Villages Bike Trail, also known as the Orange & Villages Bicycle Trail (OVBT) or simply “The 360”, is a spectacular 360 km multi-day cycling and bikepacking loop through the Central West of New South Wales. Starting and finishing in Orange, the route circles Mount Canobolas / Gaanha-bula and takes riders through rolling farmland, vineyards, historic villages and classic Central Tablelands countryside. The route mixes quiet sealed country roads with smooth gravel, making it particularly well suited to gravel bikes, touring bikes and e-bikes. The complete Orange Villages Bike Trail is divided into six stages, with approximately 4,230 metres of climbing across the full journey. It was designed as a relaxed six-day cycling tour, although experienced riders regularly complete it in two to four days. The route links many of the Central West’s best-known towns and villages, including Orange, Molong, Cargo, Canowindra, Cowra, Neville, Carcoar and Millthorpe, with alternative routes available on some stages. This is as much a cycling tourism journey as it is a long-distance ride. Riders pass through wine and food country, historic gold-rush towns and small farming communities, with opportunities to build each day around country pubs, cafés, wineries, accommodation and local attractions. Carcoar and Millthorpe provide particularly scenic historic stops, while larger centres including Molong, Canowindra and Cowra offer useful opportunities to resupply. The trail was developed with significant input from local cycling group The Treadlies, specifically to showcase the quieter roads and landscapes surrounding Orange and the Central West. While much of the riding uses low-traffic secondary roads, this isn't a separated rail trail or dedicated cycleway — riders should expect live traffic, changing road surfaces, substantial climbing and long distances between some services. RTS Tip: Don’t feel you need to tackle all 360 km in one trip. The six stages make it easy to choose a shorter section or build a two-to-six-day bikepacking adventure around your fitness and available time. For the full loop, a gravel bike with wider tyres is an ideal choice. Download the official route before leaving, plan your food, water and accommodation ahead, and check road, weather and seasonal conditions — some sections are remote and conditions can change considerably.

Rydal MTB Trails are a classic cross-country mountain bike network in Lidsdale State Forest, beside the tiny village of Rydal near Lithgow in the NSW Central Tablelands. The trails start from Rydal Showground and spread north into the surrounding forest, delivering a distinctly old-school mix of natural singletrack, rocky terrain and repurposed 4WD and moto tracks. The network currently has around 22 mapped MTB trails, predominantly green, blue and black-rated cross-country riding. Rather than smooth bike-park flow, expect tight singletrack, rocks, roots, short punchy climbs, natural descents and technical features, with plenty of different trail combinations available. Trails such as Hazzard County add some extra spice, with drops and gap-jump features mixed into the XC terrain. The broader network makes good use of the existing forest tracks, so riders can easily link sections together for anything from a quick lap to a longer session exploring Lidsdale State Forest. Rydal has a particularly strong connection with the Central Tablelands Mountain Bike Club (CTMBC), one of Australia’s long-established MTB clubs, formed in 1984. The club is based around the Lithgow region and regularly hosts racing at Rydal, including its Tuesday night race series. It’s also an established endurance racing venue. Rydal hosted Round 3 of the 2026 NSW Central West XC Mountain Bike Interclub Series, with racing based from Rydal Showground, and has previously hosted major endurance events including the Jetblack 24 Hour. The main trailhead is at Rydal Showground at the top of Market Street. From here, trails head into the forest on either side to the north of the showground, making it a relatively straightforward place to start exploring. For riders searching for Rydal MTB, Lithgow mountain bike trails, Central Tablelands MTB, Lidsdale State Forest cycling or XC mountain biking west of Sydney, Rydal is a great regional network to have on the ride list. RTS Tip: Rydal is best suited to riders who enjoy natural XC rather than manicured bike-park trails. Current mapping is worth having with you because there are plenty of old forest, 4WD and moto tracks intersecting the MTB network. It also pairs brilliantly with the wider Lithgow riding scene if you’re planning a full weekend in the region.

The Bridle Track is one of the Central West's classic adventure routes, linking Bathurst with the historic gold-mining village of Hill End through rugged bushland and spectacular Macquarie River country. Originally established in the 1800s as a route between Bathurst and Hill End during the gold rush, the track takes its name from the narrow sections where early travellers were forced to dismount and lead their horses by the bridle. Today it's a public road and popular 4WD route, but it's also ridden by cyclists looking for a memorable gravel and adventure ride through a beautiful part of country NSW. Expect an adventurous mix of unsealed road, sustained climbing, steep sections and narrow stretches as the route winds through the hills and alongside the Macquarie River. It's not a manicured gravel trail, and conditions can vary, which is all part of the appeal for riders looking for something a little more adventurous. There are 13 campsites along the full length of the Bridle Track, creating plenty of opportunities to turn the journey into an overnight bikepacking trip. Riverside camping, fishing and swimming spots make it worth allowing some extra time rather than simply racing from one end to the other. Finishing in Hill End adds another dimension to the adventure. Once one of NSW's great gold-rush towns, its historic streets, heritage buildings and surrounding landscapes make it a brilliant destination to reach by bike — and a good excuse to stop, refuel and explore before deciding what's next. RTS Tip: The Bridle Track is shared with 4WDs and other users, so take particular care on narrow sections and blind corners. Mobile reception can be patchy and conditions can change following rain, so come prepared, carry navigation and supplies, and check current road conditions, weather, fire restrictions and local alerts before heading out.

Pomingalarna Park, or “Pomi” as it’s known locally, is Wagga Wagga’s main mountain biking destination, combining a 13km bushland MTB network with the impressive Wagga Wagga Multisport Cycling Complex. Located at Pomingalarna Reserve on the western edge of the city, it offers everything from natural cross-country riding to jumps, pump tracks, BMX and track cycling in the one precinct. The bushland network has four marked trails of varying difficulty, with options of approximately 3.6km, 7km and 13km. The riding is predominantly easy to intermediate, following undulating natural terrain through native bushland with plenty of climbing and descending along the way. Make it to the higher points and you’re rewarded with some excellent views back across Wagga Wagga and the surrounding Riverina landscape. For newer riders or anyone wanting to practise features, the dedicated 1.5km Mountain Bike Playground Loop is a great addition. It has six optional features including tabletop jumps, a flip-flop berm, seesaw, log rides, rock step-downs and a bridge, with ride-around options allowing riders to build confidence progressively. Right alongside the MTB trails is the $12 million Multisport Cycling Complex, opened in 2022. It includes a pump track, three-level jump track, BMX track, 1.5km criterium circuit, 400m velodrome and cycling education area, making Pomingalarna one of the most diverse cycling precincts in regional NSW. The jump area is particularly good for progression, with easy, medium and hard lines. The easy line uses 1.2m tabletops, while the medium and hard lines introduce progressively larger gap jumps up to 2m. Pomingalarna also forms part of the wider Wiradjuri Trail, so there are opportunities to extend the ride beyond the MTB network. The reserve is shared with walkers, runners and other recreational users, while outer fire trails are also used by horse riders. For riders searching for Wagga Wagga MTB, Pomingalarna MTB Park, Riverina mountain bike trails, family MTB in Wagga or cycling parks in Central West NSW, Pomi is an excellent all-round riding destination. RTS Tip: This is one where it’s worth allowing extra time. Ride the 13km bushland MTB loop first, then finish with a session on the MTB playground, pump track or jumps. With BMX, criterium and velodrome facilities alongside it, Pomingalarna is much more than just an MTB trail network — it’s a genuine multi-discipline cycling hub.

Tracker Riley Cycleway Rail Trail – Dubbo The Tracker Riley Cycleway is a fantastic family-friendly cycling route through Dubbo, combining riverside shared paths with a sealed section built alongside part of the former Dubbo–Molong railway corridor. The broader Tracker Riley Cycleway forms a roughly 13–13.6km loop, linking central Dubbo with the Macquarie River, Taronga Western Plains Zoo and historic Dundullimal Homestead. The dedicated rail-trail section is around 3km, running between the Western Plains Zoo area and Dundullimal. It follows part of the disused railway corridor and is fully sealed, making it suitable for mountain bikes, hybrids, touring bikes and recreational riders, as well as walkers, prams and mobility devices. There’s plenty to see despite the relatively short distance. Riders pass old railway infrastructure, including views of a historic trestle and large concrete-and-steel railway bridge, before crossing the Macquarie River through classic river red gum country. Interpretive signs along the route also tell some of the story of the old railway and surrounding region. The ride is named after Alec “Tracker” Riley, a renowned Aboriginal police tracker from Dubbo who became the first Aboriginal tracker in NSW Police to reach the rank of Sergeant. Rather than riding only the rail-trail section, it’s well worth incorporating it into the full Tracker Riley Cycleway. The wider loop follows both sides of the Macquarie River/Wambuul and provides connections to parks, sporting facilities, the CBD and some of Dubbo’s major visitor attractions. For riders searching for Dubbo cycling, Tracker Riley Cycleway, Dubbo rail trails, family bike rides in Central West NSW or cycling near Western Plains Zoo, this is an easy and accessible way to explore the city by bike. RTS Tip: Don’t confuse the 3km rail-trail section with the full Tracker Riley Cycleway. For a better ride, use the rail trail as part of the approximately 13km loop around Dubbo and the Macquarie River. If you want more dirt under the tyres, you can also combine a Dubbo visit with nearby Dundullimal or Mugga Hill MTB trails.