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Central West & Ranges

Between the Blue Mountains and Outback NSW

"Hidden Valley" at Coolah

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Firetrail:
1 for 2.1km (9%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
2 for 23km (91%)
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HIdden Valley Classic: The Goat Track

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Stringybark Hill

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Up on top at Hidden Valley

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"Hidden Valley Classic" at Coolah

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Red arrows at "Hidden Valley"

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N.B. The "Hidden Valley" trail is on private property & the current agreement with the landowner is that it will only be used on the "Hidden Valley Classic" race day. Unfortunately, the area is frequently used (without consent) by hunters with high powered rifles, crossbows, pig dogs etc. & at this point in time it is considered too dangerous for general trail ridng. Any unauthorised use by mountain bikers could jeopardise the current arrangement.

Back Yamma State Forest

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Firetrail:
8 for 32km (46%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
10 for 31km (45%)
Single Track - Exposed:
1 for 5.9km (9%)

For such an isolated place, word is there's some great single track riding in here.

Bald Hill, Geurie

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Single Track - Enclosed:
2 for 12km (100%)

Geurie Bald Hill Reserve - Great flowy single track adjacent to Geurie village.

Bathurst Bike Park

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 0.1km (6%)
Single Track - Exposed:
1 for 2.3km (94%)
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The park

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A psn of the Stage 1 area

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Start hill

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Second descent in the background

Bathurst Bike Park, off Colledge Rd

Hassans Walls

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Firetrail:
1 for 1.1km (7%)
Mixed:
2 for 6.1km (38%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
3 for 3.5km (22%)
Single Track - Exposed:
4 for 5.4km (33%)
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Xpress

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2009 NSW DH Champs13

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Luke gets air born

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rocky

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Yee har

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Can be done as a looped ride or shuttles. With about 13 single tracks winding their way off the escaprment the area is reasonably contained. Trails generally follow the ridge lines starting flattish with short sections of steeper more technical sections towards the bottom.

Kinross State Forest

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Single Track - Enclosed:
13 for 11km (55%)
Other:
9 for 8.7km (45%)
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On the way to Kinross Forest

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A nice shot of us on the way to Kinross for our morning ride.

Kinross State Forest is one of NSW mountain bikings best kept secrets. The mountain biking trails include over 20km's of purpose built singletrack through lush pine forest and over varied terrain.

The area offers a large percentage of singletrack suited to riders of all abilities, with a good combination of easy flowing smooth sections teamed with some more technical short and sharp hills, fast descents and some fun surprises thrown in along the way.

Lake Canobolas Mountain Bike Park

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 6.3km (100%)

4km cross country loop with pump track and skills track. All up, over 6km of single track which is well maintained with some new flowing sections.

In a great location opposite the touristy Lake Canobolas.

Lidsdale State Forest

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Firetrail:
1 for 5km (17%)
Mixed:
1 for 9.1km (32%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
19 for 15km (51%)
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Sweet Lisdale Trail

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Another flat, but fun and flowing section.

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Corner Bruce

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Bruce taking quick lines through twisty stuff.

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Ready for a Climb?

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Swing left here and start to climb away.

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Southern Hills

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Hills on the South side of the highway - Lisdale State Forest.

***Important update***

All the pine in the area is being logged. This means that traditions venue on the north side of the highway is no longer viable.

South side trails in the hardwood areas are still good and we are working on a new venue over near Rydal.

I'll post updated descriptions as it develops

Sweet loop through dense pine forest. CTMTB Club run XC races here and have done an outstanding job with track work. There's also miles more fire trail South of the highway if sniggle isn't your thing?

Mount Canobolas Area

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The Walls Lookout - Mt Canobolas

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The view from the Walls Lookout at Mt Canobolas (with Joe and Grant) looking towards Orange. You can see The Pinnacle too. It was cold.

This is a large area of forest with a lot of fire and management trails that are great to explore. It also has some big hills.

Mugga Hill, Dubbo

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 4km (100%)

A trail system close to Dubbo at Mugga Hill.

Newnes Plateau

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Firetrail:
3 for 15km (19%)
Mixed:
6 for 58km (70%)
Single Track - Enclosed:
1 for 1.6km (2%)
Single Track - Exposed:
1 for 7.8km (9%)
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View from near the timber slide

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First tunnel: Lights gentle men.

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The Wolgan

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We'd just ridden out from below the furtherest point you can see here

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Tim Bottom of Baal Bone Gap

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The gate way to a massive area full of riding opportunities in both Pine and native forests

Rydal

At a Glance

Status: Unknown
Single Track - Enclosed:
3 for 4.8km (74%)
Single Track - Exposed:
3 for 1.7km (26%)
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Snakey Single trail

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Rydal Hills

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Rydal, it's grin inducing

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Dan Wroe

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So far so good

Rydal is a tiny and unique village, listed as a heritage site, set in magnificent countryside. Rydal remains a quintessential rural village with its invigorating climate and fresh air.

A plethora of old 4x4 and moto trails exist through the bush land here and CTMBC are hoping to make this area their new home,

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