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Mt Tumbarumba Mountain Bike Park is a community-owned and operated MTB destination on the edge of Tumbarumba in the NSW Snowy Valleys. Rising around 300m above town, the mountain delivers dedicated climbing trails and gravity-focused descents through open eucalypt forest, rocky gullies and enormous granite formations, with expansive views towards the Snowy Mountains. The park currently offers around 22km of gravity-focused trails, with green, blue and black options designed to cater for novice through to advanced riders. The terrain is impressively varied, mixing technical granite riding, machine-built flow, jump trails and more natural technical descents. One of Mt Tumbarumba’s biggest drawcards is the 315m of usable elevation. Riders can earn their turns using the dedicated climbing trails or book an uplift shuttle to maximise descending time. Private self-shuttling isn’t permitted, so anyone wanting uplifts needs to use the authorised shuttle service. There’s a strong progression element too. Green trails provide an approachable introduction to the mountain before riders move onto faster blue flow and jump trails and eventually the more technical black terrain. Trails such as Cowabunga, Cattlepult, Send It Express and Tumba Rumble can be linked to create long top-to-bottom descents. What makes the park particularly special is the story behind it. After drought, bushfires and other challenges hit the region, the local community rallied behind the idea of using mountain biking to help strengthen Tumbarumba's visitor economy. The mountain was ultimately purchased through community fundraising — including locals auctioning cattle to help buy the land — and is now managed by Cycle Tumbarumba Inc. The result is promoted as Australia's first community-owned and operated mountain bike park. There’s plenty more riding around town as well. Tumbarumba has additional XC trails including Mason’s Hill, plus a pump track and bike playground, gravel routes and the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail, making it easy to build a multi-day cycling trip rather than visiting solely for the bike park. For riders searching for Mt Tumbarumba MTB, Tumbarumba mountain bike trails, Snowy Valleys MTB, shuttle mountain biking in NSW or gravity riding near the Snowy Mountains, this is quickly becoming one of regional NSW’s most interesting riding destinations. RTS Tip: Mt Tumbarumba is a paid-access facility, so every rider needs a valid Mountain Pass, with shuttle passes purchased separately. The park also closes for a winter season because of icy conditions, so check current operating status before planning a trip. The official trail map is available through Trailforks and the park recommends checking it for individual trail closures before riding.

Riverina Highlands (Tumbarumba–Rosewood) Rail Trail – Snowy Valleys NSW The Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail is a spectacular 21km sealed cycling trail through the Snowy Valleys of southern NSW, connecting the mountain town of Tumbarumba with the small village of Rosewood. It holds an important place in Australian cycling history as the first rail trail developed on a former government railway corridor in NSW, officially opening in April 2020. Following the former Tumbarumba railway line, the trail winds through rolling farmland, sub-alpine countryside and beautiful mountain scenery. Gentle railway gradients make much of the route approachable for families, recreational cyclists, e-bikes, hybrids, touring bikes and mountain bikes, although there is a more noticeable climb approaching Tumbarumba. Railway heritage is a big part of the experience. Riders pass four former station sites, historic railway infrastructure and several restored timber bridges, with interpretive displays telling the story of the old railway and surrounding communities. One of the highlights is Mannus Creek Bridge, an impressive seven-span curved timber trestle bridge preserved as part of the trail. The fully sealed surface makes this a particularly accessible rail trail, and kilometre markers show the distance remaining in both directions. Ride the full 21km point-to-point, make it a roughly 42km return ride, or simply choose a shorter section and turn around when you're ready. There’s plenty to explore at either end too. Tumbarumba has cafés, accommodation and other cycling opportunities, while Rosewood provides a quieter country village finish with places to stop for refreshments. The wider Snowy Valleys region makes this an easy trail to build into a cycling weekend. The long-term vision is even bigger. The Riverina Highlands Rail Trails project proposes eventually extending the route through Tarcutta and Ladysmith towards Wagga Wagga, creating a potential 129km regional rail trail network. Those additional sections are not currently open, so the established ride remains the 21km Tumbarumba–Rosewood section. For riders searching for Tumbarumba cycling, Riverina Highlands Rail Trail, Snowy Valleys bike trails, family-friendly cycling in NSW or rail trails near the Snowy Mountains, this is absolutely one to put on the ride list. RTS Tip: The railway gradient means the two directions aren't quite equal — Rosewood to Tumbarumba finishes with the harder climbing, so keep a little in reserve if you're riding that way. There are also cattle grids, bridge transitions and road crossings along the route, and mobile reception can be patchy. Carry water, basic repair gear and supplies, and allow some extra time to stop and explore the railway history along the way.

Tumut Mountain Bike Park offers a fun network of purpose-built trails close to town, making it an easy addition to a Snowy Valleys riding trip or a destination in its own right. The park features a mix of flowing singletrack, climbs, descents and technical sections, with trails catering for different abilities and plenty of opportunities to build skills or string together multiple laps. Surrounded by bushland and with a relaxed local-trail feel, it’s a great spot for riders looking to explore beyond the region’s better-known cycling destinations. RTS Tip: The compact network makes Tumut perfect for mixing and matching trails rather than sticking to a single loop. Take your first lap easy to learn the terrain and features, and check current local trail conditions before riding, particularly after wet weather.