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No booking required
No fees payable
Suitable for 2WD vehicles

All trails are closed during the wetter months each year from the Tuesday after Kings Birthday weekend in June to the beginning of the September/October school holidays. This is to protect the track surface from erosion.

There is no drinkable water at the trailhead but food and drinks can be purchased nearby at Buxton or Marysville.

The car park mainly has spaces for cars, but there are some longer bays for cars with trailers and mini buses.

Facilities available

About these trails

The Buxton Trails network sits within the Black Range State Forest, approximately 100km north-east of Melbourne.

This is the perfect mountain bike park for riders of all abilities. Get ready to explore 23km of purpose-built singletrack with 9 trails featuring different ride loop options.

The network has sections of ascending trail followed by fast flowing descents. When ridden with care, most trails are suitable for all skill levels. The Platypus circuit, looping out from the trailhead, is ideal for young children and those new to mountain biking. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, riding the tracks at speed will provide exhilaration and thrills.

As you travel on some of the more elevated trails, enjoy beautiful views across to Cathedral Range State Park.

Pick your trail

There are 9 trails in this park, characterised by gentle climbs and fast flowing descents. The majority of trails are suitable for riders of all abilities but become more challenging when ridden at a faster pace.

NameDistance (one way)Difficulty
Platypus0.6kmEasy
Acheron Ridge13.3kmIntermediate
Boobook2.8kmIntermediate
Off Camber1.4kmIntermediate
Snakes and Ladders1.7kmIntermediate
Midget0.4kmIntermediate
Friendy Fox0.3kmIntermediate
Skinny0.6km Difficult
Cathedral1.6kmDifficult

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Page last updated: 06/08/24