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The Beerburrum & Glass House Mountains Loop is a fantastic 59km gravel cycling adventure in South East Queensland, combining rail trail, quiet country roads, forest tracks and forestry roads with some spectacular views across the iconic Glass House Mountains. Starting in Caboolture, the ride begins with an easy roll along the Caboolture–Wamuran Rail Trail, providing around 10km of sealed riding before the route begins to get more adventurous. From Wamuran, riders leave the rail trail behind and head through quieter roads and into natural forest, following sections of the old Wamuran rail corridor. After a steady climb, the route enters the Beerburrum State Forest, where around 12km of forestry roads lead towards one of the highlights of the ride — the Glass House Mountains Lookout. It's a great place to stop, catch your breath and take in the views across one of Queensland's most distinctive landscapes. From the lookout, things get a little rougher with a short, bumpy and rocky descent before the route settles back into gravel roads towards Beerburrum. From here, a mixture of sealed roads and quieter backroads eventually returns riders towards Caboolture to complete the loop. Rated medium difficulty, this isn't an overly technical ride, but its 59km distance, climbing and rougher descent mean riders should have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable handling a bike on changing gravel surfaces. With rail trail, forest riding, gravel roads and those unmistakable Glass House Mountains views all packed into one loop, this is a brilliant way to explore another side of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and Moreton Bay region by bike. RTS Tip: There are toilets and opportunities to stop along the route at Wamuran, Glass House Mountains Lookout and Beerburrum, with coffee and food options available if you want to make a day of it. Forestry and gravel road conditions can change, particularly after wet weather, so check current conditions before setting out and follow the mapping link below for detailed navigation.

Glenview – Ferny Forest, on the eastern side of Ewen Maddock Dam near Landsborough on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is one of the region’s best introductions to mountain biking. The purpose-built Ferny Forest MTB Loop is approximately 12–13 km, winding through blackbutt forest, lush fern gullies and melaleuca wetlands with scenic viewpoints across Ewen Maddock Dam. The trail is designed primarily for beginner riders and families, with mostly flat terrain, gentle undulations and very few intimidating technical features. Rather than big climbs or steep descents, Ferny Forest is all about twisty, flowing singletrack, giving newer riders the chance to practise cornering, pumping and carrying momentum through the forest. That doesn't mean experienced riders won't have fun. The relatively smooth terrain makes Ferny Forest a great place for a fast XC lap, and the later sections include some particularly enjoyable flow where riders can work on pumping the trail for speed. The original trail was developed in 2015 by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Trailworx and volunteers from the Bushrangers MTB Club, which continues to assist with maintenance. The scenery is a big part of the ride. The trail passes through dense ferns and forest before opening to views across Ewen Maddock Dam towards the Glass House Mountains, making it feel more like a forest adventure than a suburban beginner loop. Access is available from the Steve Irwin Way rest area, with parking close to the trail. The dedicated MTB loop is primarily for mountain biking, while walkers and runners are directed towards the main multi-use tracks around the dam. Riders should also follow the marked riding direction around the circuit. RTS Tip: Ferny Forest is an excellent choice for a first proper MTB ride with kids or someone new to singletrack. There are no lung-busting climbs or major technical features, but there's enough twisting and flowing trail to make it genuinely fun as skills improve. Stronger riders can use it for a quick fast lap or combine it with other trails around Ewen Maddock Dam for more distance.

Kenilworth, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, offers a very different style of mountain biking from purpose-built networks such as Wooroi or Sugar Bag. Riding here is centred around the forests surrounding Charlie Moreland Camping Area and Mount Allan Firetower, with long forestry roads, sustained climbing and backcountry-style exploration rather than manicured singletrack. The classic Kenilworth ride begins at Charlie Moreland and follows Sunday Creek Road towards Mount Allan. Bushrangers MTB Club describes the traditional route as being famous for its steady climb to the fire tower, giving riders a substantial workout before reaching the high point of the ride. The club regularly uses the area for its Kenilworth rides and currently grades its longer outing as Grade 4 due to the steep initial climb. From Mount Allan, riders can return the way they came or explore further along the surrounding forestry tracks. Routes can extend towards Booloumba Creek and deeper into the hinterland, although access restrictions need to be respected and conditions can change within the working forest and protected areas. Expect wide gravel and dirt roads, long climbs, fast fire-road descents and a much more remote feel than the Sunshine Coast’s trail centres. This makes Kenilworth particularly well suited to XC mountain bikes, gravel bikes and e-MTBs, as well as riders who enjoy putting together longer adventure loops rather than repeatedly lapping short trails. Sunshine Coast Council specifically highlights the region’s hinterland forests for this style of mountain-bike exploration. The main starting area at Charlie Moreland also makes Kenilworth a good option for a ride-and-camp weekend, with the campground sitting right at the gateway to the forest. RTS Tip: Come to Kenilworth expecting an adventure ride rather than a bike park. The climb towards Mount Allan is the signature challenge, so save some legs for the return and carry plenty of water, food, spares and navigation. If you explore beyond the main out-and-back, download your route beforehand and check current access restrictions — the surrounding forest has numerous intersecting roads and tracks. For some local knowledge, Bushrangers MTB Club’s Kenilworth guide is a great starting point.

The Landsborough & Mooloolah area offers a great introduction to mountain biking on the Sunshine Coast, linking the trails around Ewen Maddock Dam with Dularcha National Park. Expect mostly wide, relatively flat trails through forest and alongside the dam, with optional hills and side trails for riders wanting to add a little more climbing and challenge. The area works particularly well for beginners, families and recreational riders, while the various connections make it easy to build a longer ride. One of the highlights is the old rail trail through Dularcha National Park, connecting Landsborough and Mooloolah. The roughly 3km route follows part of the former railway alignment and passes through a 100m heritage-listed railway tunnel built in 1890. From Mooloolah you can retrace your route or use the Mooloolah Connection Road bikeway to create a larger loop back towards Ewen Maddock Dam. RTS Tip: Bring a light for the Dularcha railway tunnel — it curves enough that the middle gets properly dark! For a bigger adventure, start at Maddock Park, ride the dam trails into Landsborough, continue through Dularcha to Mooloolah for a coffee, then loop back via the bikeway. There are also optional hillier trails along the way if you want to add some extra climbing.

Mapleton Forest, within Mapleton National Park in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, offers a mix of dedicated mountain bike and shared-use trails through tall blackbutt forest, rainforest, palm groves and drier woodland. The riding is predominantly intermediate, with natural surfaces, moderate climbs, creek crossings and some steeper sections giving the network an adventurous cross-country feel. The Mapleton Day-use Area is a great starting point, with several rides branching into the forest. Highlights include the 19km Oaky Creek Lookout MTB Trail, offering views across the Conondale Range and Mary Valley, plus the 7.8km Turpentine Trail, 6.7km Piccabeen Circuit and 8.5km Kureelpa Falls Circuit. The latter drops around 200m before climbing back out, with the option to walk down to Kureelpa Falls along the way. RTS Tip: For a first visit, start from the Mapleton Day-use Area, where you’ll find parking, toilets and picnic facilities. Remember that several trails are shared with walkers and horse riders, while the Oaky Creek route also crosses the separate Gheerulla trail-bike track — give way and take extra care at crossings. Avoid riding in strong winds due to the risk of falling branches, and check Queensland Parks alerts before heading out.

The Noosa Biosphere Trails are one of Queensland's premier nature-based cycling destinations, winding through the spectacular Noosa Hinterland. These shared-use trails traverse forests, rolling farmland, national parks, lakes and mountain lookouts, offering a fantastic mix of gravel roads, natural trails and scenic backcountry riding suitable for mountain bikes and gravel bikes. The network caters to everyone from casual riders through to experienced adventurers looking for full-day or multi-day journeys. Ride The State is currently creating dedicated ride pages for each of the Noosa Biosphere Trails. Each page will include ride descriptions, maps, facilities, rider tips, difficulty ratings, nearby businesses, accommodation and local recommendations. Coming Soon to Ride The State Cooroora Trail (Pomona – Cooran) – 10km Yurol Trail – 14km Woondum Trail (Cooran – Kin Kin) – 22km Wahpunga Trail (Kin Kin – Lake Macdonald) – 25km Kurui Trail – 11km Weyba Trail – 30km Kin Kin Loop Coastal Pathway (planned extension within the Biosphere network) In the meantime, you can access trail maps, current trail conditions and closures through the official Noosa Biosphere Trails resources: Noosa Biosphere Trails Noosa Cycling & Walking Routes Visit Noosa – Noosa Biosphere Trails Please note that some trails may be temporarily closed or undergoing upgrades as the Noosa Trails Masterplan is progressively delivered, so it's always worth checking the latest trail conditions before you head out.

Parklands Mountain Biking Trails Parklands Conservation Park, just north-east of Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, is a favourite for riders who enjoy natural, old-school mountain biking. The park has 13 dedicated MTB trails plus around 15km of shared trails, winding through tall eucalypt forest, rainforest gullies, rocky platforms and creek lines. Expect roots, rocks, tight turns, switchbacks, steep pinches and technical natural features rather than smooth machine-built flow. The dedicated network includes 2 easy, 8 intermediate and 3 difficult trails, giving riders plenty of options to link together different loops. Lush provides a good introduction for newer riders, while trails such as Tazer, Blue Tongue and Road Rage step things up with increasingly technical terrain. There’s also a mountain bike skills area near the Radar Hill Road trailhead. RTS Tip: Parklands is known for being rocky, rooty and technical, and the network can be surprisingly tricky to navigate on your first visit, so download the official Queensland Parks map or Trailforks before heading out. Trails can become slippery and muddy after heavy rain and may be temporarily closed to protect them, so always check current park alerts before riding.

Sugar Bag Road MTB Park, in Caloundra West on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is a compact but feature-packed mountain bike network with riding for everyone from kids and newer riders through to experienced technical riders. Set within Sugar Bag Recreation Reserve, the network mixes natural cross-country singletrack, flow trails, jumps, berms and an extraordinary collection of timber technical features. Sunshine Coast Council describes more than 60 timber features, with riding ranging from green beginner trails through to double-black features. One of Sugar Bag’s defining characteristics is its “choose your own adventure” design. Many trails have easier main lines alongside optional technical features, allowing riders of different abilities to ride together while choosing their own level of challenge. Party Mix, at approximately 3 km, is the network’s longest individual trail and is green-rated overall but includes around 20 optional blue and black technical features. Intermediate riders have plenty to explore. Sweet Sugar incorporates ladders, bridges, a see-saw and log rides, while Honeycomb delivers natural contouring XC singletrack with off-camber sections, bridges and a rock garden. Syrup is a short one-way flow descent featuring jumps, rollers and berms that can either be rolled or ridden faster as confidence develops. Experienced riders can step things up considerably on Beez Kneez, a dark-blue signature trail with optional black features including rock-garden entries, jumps, berms, large bridges, timber rollers and wall rides. The Playground pushes into black and double-black territory with natural rock features, ladders, bridges, see-saws and an impressive 28 m log ride. For newer riders, there’s a mapped 6.4 km Beginners Loop, although official guidance suggests having at least a little MTB experience before tackling it. The trailhead also has the Sunshine Coast’s first pump track, suitable for everything from balance bikes to experienced BMX and MTB riders. Facilities are excellent for a relatively small MTB park, with parking, toilets, shelters, barbecues, picnic tables, a fenced playground, bike storage, pump track and an onsite café. The network is developed and maintained through a partnership between Sunshine Coast Council and Caloundra Off Road Cycling Association (CORCA). RTS Tip: Sugar Bag is a brilliant place for skills progression. Start with the pump track and easier sections of Party Mix, then gradually add the optional technical features rather than jumping straight onto the harder lines. Confident riders shouldn't underestimate the park because of its small footprint — the timber features, rock lines and double-black Playground can provide some serious technical challenges. Council and CORCA are continuing to upgrade parts of the network, so check current signage and trail conditions when you arrive.

The Wooroi MTB Trails, within Tewantin National Park just outside Tewantin and around 15 minutes from Noosa Heads, are one of the Sunshine Coast’s best-established mountain bike networks. Starting from Wooroi Day Use Area, riders can explore 11 official MTB routes through tall eucalypt forest, rainforest gullies and semi-heath country, with easy, intermediate and difficult riding available. The trails are managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service with assistance from the Noosa Trailblazers MTB Club. The network packs plenty of variety into a relatively compact area. Trails incorporate well-known sections including Hovea, Indy, Glider, Secrets, Glossy, Bloodwood, Crosscut, Milk Maid, Trailblazer, Day Dream, Keelback, Turn 10 and Snake. Expect classic subtropical riding with flowing singletrack, roots, short punchy climbs, fast descents, berms and natural technical features, with some management-track connections between sections. Newer riders can begin with Hovea, an easy 1.3 km official circuit following mostly management tracks. From there, the intermediate routes range from around 3 km to 12 km, making it easy to progressively explore more of Wooroi. A particularly good introduction for capable riders is the roughly 11.5–12 km perimeter-style loop incorporating Top Track and Milk Maid, which samples several vegetation zones and gives a great overview of the network. More experienced riders can tackle Wooroi’s three difficult routes: Keelback (800 m), Turn 10 (1.5 km) and Snake (600 m). Turn 10 and Snake are one-way trails, while Keelback is two-way, so riders need to pay attention to directional signage when linking trails together. The trailhead is easy to access from Noosa–Cooroy Road, with parking, picnic tables and tap water available at the Wooroi day-use area. There are no toilets at Wooroi itself, so plan accordingly. The forest is also known habitat for wildlife including koalas, glossy black-cockatoos and white-bellied sea-eagles, adding a distinctly Noosa feel to the ride. RTS Tip: For your first Wooroi visit, use Hovea as a warm-up, then step onto the intermediate network and work towards Milk Maid, Indy and Glider before considering the difficult trails. Some sections are shared with walkers and several trails have mandatory riding directions, so check the official map before setting out. Most importantly, avoid riding during or immediately after wet weather — Wooroi’s trails can close after heavy rain to prevent damage, so check current park alerts before travelling.

Bellthorpe Circuit is a challenging 78.4km road cycling loop through the Sunshine Coast hinterland, starting and finishing at Landsborough. The route rolls through Beerwah before the climbing begins towards Peachester and Bellthorpe National Park, eventually gaining around 1,200m of elevation on the way to Maleny. The reward is some spectacular hinterland scenery, including views across the Glass House Mountains and as far south as Brisbane, before a fast and winding descent through Bald Knob returns riders to Landsborough. With sustained climbing, narrow rural roads and limited shoulders, this one is best suited to experienced road riders with strong fitness and confidence riding in traffic. RTS Tip: Maleny makes the perfect mid-ride coffee and refuel stop before tackling the descent back towards Landsborough. Take extra care on the downhill sections — speeds can be high and the roads are narrow and winding with little or no shoulder. Landsborough railway station also makes this a handy adventure to access by train from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast.

Dularcha National Park, between Landsborough and Mooloolah on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, combines an easy historic rail-trail ride with a surprisingly good network of intermediate mountain bike trails. The 3km one-way Tunnel Track follows part of the former North Coast railway alignment and passes through the heritage-listed Dularcha Railway Tunnel, built in 1891. Riders wanting more can branch onto the 8.8km Roses Circuit or explore the MTB-friendly Myla, Gully, Ridge and Connection tracks, adding steeper climbs, uneven surfaces and more technical forest riding. It’s a great little network for linking into a longer loop while exploring dry eucalypt forest, rainforest gullies and a fascinating piece of Queensland railway history. RTS Tip: For a relaxed ride, simply follow the Tunnel Track between Landsborough and Mooloolah and return for around 6km of riding. If you want more of an MTB workout, add Roses Circuit and the intermediate side trails. Slow right down when entering the curved tunnel so your eyes can adjust to the darkness, and keep noise to a minimum as large-footed myotis bats seasonally roost inside. Remember these are shared trails — mountain bikers give way to walkers and horse riders.

The Mary Valley Rail Trail is an easy and scenic 4.7 km rail trail between Imbil and Brooloo in Queensland’s Mary Valley, inland from the Sunshine Coast and south of Gympie. Following the former Mary Valley branch railway line, the unsealed shared-use trail provides a relaxed ride through open grassy woodland, hoop pine plantations, pockets of rainforest and farmland. The compacted gravel surface and gentle former railway gradient make it suitable for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, hybrids, families and recreational cyclists, with an out-and-back ride creating an achievable 9.4 km cycling route. Despite the surrounding hills, the railway alignment keeps the ride relatively flat, with an overall downhill trend travelling from Brooloo towards Imbil. Along the way riders pass old railway cuttings, water crossings and remnants of the line that once carried agricultural produce, timber, livestock and passengers through the Mary Valley. One of the highlights is a resident bellbird colony around the middle of the trail, adding a distinctive soundtrack to the ride through the forest. Both Imbil and Brooloo have trailheads and parking, although Imbil is the better-equipped starting point, with toilets, drinking water, cafés, a bakery, pub, fuel and other services available in the village. There are currently no public toilets or drinking water at Brooloo. The trail is shared with walkers, horse riders and wheelchair users, and dogs are permitted on leash. There are also plans to make the Mary Valley Rail Trail considerably longer. A proposed 10 km Stage 2 would extend from Imbil to Kandanga, followed by a 6 km Stage 3 from Kandanga to Amamoor, potentially creating a roughly 20 km trail linking four Mary Valley communities. The proposed extensions would add significant railway heritage features including the Yabba Creek steel bridge, a 50 m railway tunnel and the curved timber bridge at Melawondi. Detailed design work for the extensions is progressing in 2026, with construction dependent on future funding. RTS Tip: For the easiest option, start at Brooloo and ride towards Imbil, taking advantage of the trail’s overall downhill trend, before turning around for the return climb. If starting at Imbil, grab supplies before you leave as there’s no drinking water or toilets at Brooloo. Keep an eye out for gates and low-level water crossings, particularly after wet weather, and remember this is a shared trail — slow down around walkers and horses and leave gates as you find them.

The Mooloolah Valley Cycle Circuit offers a relaxed way to explore the Sunshine Coast hinterland by bike, taking riders through the rural landscapes and quiet surrounds of Mooloolah Valley. Expect a mix of local roads and country riding, with rolling terrain, farmland and pockets of bushland creating a scenic alternative to the busier coastal cycling routes. It’s a good choice for recreational and touring riders wanting to explore the hinterland at a slower pace while still enjoying enough undulation to keep the ride interesting. RTS Tip: This is more about exploring than racing. Allow time to enjoy the hinterland scenery and be prepared for changing road and path conditions along the circuit. Carry water and basic spares, and take extra care on any sections shared with vehicles.

Pomona to Noosa is a relaxed point-to-point gravel ride that showcases the best of the Noosa Hinterland before finishing on the Sunshine Coast. Starting in the charming country town of Pomona, the route follows quiet backroads, smooth gravel and sections of the Noosa Trail Network as it gradually descends towards the coast. Along the way you'll ride through peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rural landscapes before reaching the waterways of Lake Doonella and the vibrant atmosphere of Noosa. With gentle gradients, minimal technical riding and a great mix of sealed and unsealed roads, this is an excellent introduction to gravel riding in the region. Ride Highlights Scenic ride from the hinterland to the coast Pomona village atmosphere Quiet forest and farmland roads Lake Doonella wetlands Smooth, beginner-friendly gravel Suitability Ideal for beginner and intermediate gravel riders, touring cyclists and anyone looking for a relaxed day exploring the Noosa Hinterland. Some gravel sections may become soft or muddy following heavy rain.