Much loved by local riders, this MTB mecca features a range of black diamond-rated trails with challenging technical features for advanced riders as well as a network of blue-rated cross-country style trails for those looking for a varied cross-country ride.

Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve (7B Mary Street, Blackstone) is an ideal place for riders with more advanced skills to ride technical single track.

Please remember that cyclists must give way to walkers on these shared trails, and respect the environment by leaving no trace of your visit. Check out the Naeus Explore App on your phone to find these hidden treasures. For the more adventurous there are some quality hand-built trails to be explored on the opposite side of Riverside Drive, including an alternative link to Kholo Gardens and a loop through Kholo Road Park. Kholo Gardens is just a short pedal down the road if you need water, toilets and barbecues to make it the perfect day out. YouвЂ™ll feel like you are miles from anywhere on this trail the perfect place to escape for an hour or two. Suitable for an intermediate skill level, this 6km Blue Rated loop rolls through endless undulating hills and crosses a maze of gullies on its way through the forest.

The latest must-do trail in Ipswich is a fun, flowing cross country loop through Hillview Drive Reserve.

As itвЂ™s a shared trail, be sure to give way to hikers and horse riders.

Some sections of the trail can be quite rough, making it ideal for mountain bikers. It offers 162km of recreational trail that follows the disused Brisbane Valley railway corridor. The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) is another great option for mountain biking in the region.A bike-repair station is provided in case you need to make any adjustments to your bike and drinking water is located next to the large steel sculpture near the end of Haig Street. The trails flow straight off the Brassall Bikeway near the corner of Haig Street and Collins Street, Brassall. A shelter is provided for parents to keep an eye on their children. Another great place to start mountain biking is Mihi Junction, offering approximately 1.5km of cross-country mountain bike trails suited to all ability levels and a new pump track and jumps for more advanced riders.View the Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve Mountain Trail Guide (PDF, 3.1 MB) The circuit is 1km green-rated loop starting and finishing in the quarry area.

The Blackleg Gully Circuit in Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve also offers an awesome ride for kids and beginner mountain bike riders.

While youвЂ™re in the area, check out the pump track at Grande Park. At Springfield Lakes, trails can be accessed from Wild Iris Terrace and Speckled Circuit.View the White Rock - Spring Mountain Trail Guide (PDF, 2.8 MB) From Paperbark Flats Picnic Area (end of School Road, Redbank Plains) riders can enjoy the Six Mile Creek Track, White Rock Multi-User Trail and the Yaddamun Trail. These are multiuser trails, so remember that bikes must always give way to walkers and horse riders. The trails at White Rock-Spring Mountain Conservation Estate are family-friendly and a great place to introduce new riders to the experience of riding in the bush without having to worry too much about obstacles or technical trail features.

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