THE PARK
Mount Beauty's iconic Big Hill Mountain Bike Park has over 40 kilometres of top quality cross-country and downhill trails weaving through mountain bushland. Navigating this park's trails is half the fun with a complex network serving up new tight and technical challenges around every turn built by riders, for riders.
Living up to its name, Mount Beauty is nestled into the base of Mt Bogong, Victoria's highest mountain. Situated 30kms west of the popular town of Bright, Mount Beauty is a must-ride for mountain bikers. It's a place to bring the family or a group of friends, with plenty of accommodation options, two breweries, cafes, a bakery and small shopping precinct.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
THE YELLOW LOOP
This is a challenging 10km XC loop and takes in some of our favourites as well as Mount Beauty’s most iconic trails. Start in the carpark and follow the yellow arrows up Survey Track. After working up a sweat on the climbs, you’ll be taken on a grand tour of the MTB park - from tight and technical to fast and flowy, this loop has it all.
DH DESCENT
If shuttling is more your thing, drive 3km up the BHP Road and take a right on to the fire road at the hairpin. Once at the top of Mount Beauty proper, take DH1 track all the way back to the carpark.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
For a cruisier ride, drive around 2km up the BHP Rd to a small carpark on your right. This is locally known as Shady Gully car park and provides good access to the easier trails of Dart Spur. From here, ride up the fire road to your right. After approx 50m take the first singletrack on your left; this is Dart Spur Track. For a short loop, take either Sesame Street or The Labyrinth (the first and second lefts off Dart Spur Tk). Both of these return you to your car.
WHIPPS CHAIR
Puff your way up the Up Track for a few minutes and you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular and unrivalled view down the Kiewa Valley. Not only that, you’ll be able to rest on an original “Whipps Design” chair. This is also a beautiful spot to pause if you have already been out the trails and are returning to the carpark via Bananarama.
RIDE FINDER
There's more to mountain biking than throwing yourself down the biggest hill, in fact two thirds of High Country MTB trails are intermediate level. The five ride categories and difficulty levels will help you navigate your way around the dozens of MTB rides in the High Country.
First timer
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
