BUMP TRACK
The Bump Track follows an unused logging track through dense rainforest connecting the coast near Port Douglas to the tablelands 400m or so above. It is steep in places making it far more popular to ride down than up. It includes a 2km non-stop downhill amid some stunning rainforest scenery (if you have time to notice it).
One-way Trail best ridden top to bottom
Distance : 7.2kms (can mix with other trails for a longer ride)
Physical difficulty : Hard (if riding up) otherwise easy
Technical difficulty : Intermediate (steep)
Trail : Wide singletrack
Dangers : Walkers(with dogs) / Waterbars
Bike : Dual Suspension / e-Bike if riding up
Wet conditions : Slipery but dries quick
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CONDITION (1 Mar 2023)
OPEN - Expect conditions, however track is usually good within a few hours of rain. Ruts & water bars. Condition may change suddenly during rainy season.
TWIN BRIDGES
The trail is an unused logging trail and route to Kuranda. Now mostly overgrown and reduced to wonderful rainforest single track. Can be ridden one way with 4x4 vehicle recovery via Black Mountain Road or loop back to start also along Black Mountain Road. No big climbs and no big descents, a few creek crossings and old bridges in varying stages of disrepair. Very picturesque rainforest scenery. Susceptible to ‘wait-a-while’ vine - BEWARE
Loop (via Black Mountain Road
Distance : 32kms (19 Single track + 13 Fire trail / dirt road)
Physical difficulty : Intermediate
Technical difficulty : Easy
Trail : Singletrack & Fire trail
Dangers : Wait-a-while vine
Bike : Hard Tail / Dual Suspension / e-Bike
Wet conditions : Not good. Generally closed during wet season
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CONDITION (1 Mar 2023)
CLOSED - National Park Closure
BELLS HILL
This is a good surface fire trail connecting the top of the Bump Track with Bordeline, Lemon and Brumby's trail. It includes a climb over Bells Hill whether approaching from west or east. The trail can be boggy in places after moderate rainfall but dries well. Great flowing descending from the top of Bells Hill. The trail is accessible from Wetherby Road (Mount Molloy) in the west or Black Mountain Road in the east.
One-way East/West. Ride either direction
Distance : 7.3kms
Physical difficulty : Intermediate
Technical difficulty : Easy
Trail : Fire trail
Dangers : Water bars on eastern descent
Bike : Hard Tail / Dual Suspension / e-Bike
Wet conditions : Boggy in places - mostly dries well
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CONDITION (1 Mar 2023)
OPEN - Expect wet conditions for coming weeks with some muddy areas
LEMON TRACK
Lemon Track is a narrow sIngletrack one-way trail through semi-dry forest. Expect a few difficult, yet short pinch climbs and descents along the way. The area is susceptible to prolonged rain and may be closed for some months after heavy rain periods. The trail is best accessed via the Borderline Trail off Bells Hill, and is easily linked with Brumby’s Trail to form a 32km loop. Some rutted sections and loose surface in places.
One-way North/South. Ride either direction
Distance : 17.3kms
Physical difficulty : Intermediate
Technical difficulty : Intermediate
Trail : Single track
Dangers : Remote - no phone signal
Bike : Hard Tail / Dual Suspension / e-Bike
Wet conditions : Boggy in low areas
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CONDITION (1 Mar 2023)
OPEN - Boggy in places. Will be very wet and muddy after any rain during wet season (Jan-Apr)
BRUMBY’S
Brumby’s is a sIngletrack trail through Savannah forest that links Wetherby road, Lemon Track and Black Mountain Road. The trail can be rutted in places and becomes boggy in places during the wet months (Dec-April). Look out for wild brumbys along the way (don’t approach them). Can be ridden in either direction and often used to form a circular route of approx 34kms encompassing Borderline, Lemon Track, Brumby’s & Bells Hill.
One-way East/West. Ride either direction
Distance : 11kms
Physical difficulty : easy unless wet
Technical difficulty : easy unless wet
Trail : Single track
Dangers : Remote & will take much longer if wet
Bike : Hard Tail / Dual Suspension / e-Bike
Wet conditions : Boggy in low areas
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CONDITION (1 Mar 2023)
OPEN - Boggy in places. Avoid after rain during wet season (Jan-Apr)
BORDERLINE
A short technical and physically demanding trail linking Bells Hill to Lemon Track. Using this routes will keep riders on higher ground thereby avoiding the wettest parts of Lemon Track. Several short and sharp pinch climbs makes it quite demanding physically. Steep and in places loose, tight, narrow single track will test your technical skills too. It traverses savannah forest and becomes quite remote with no phone signal. Often used to form a loop of approx 34kms including Lemon Track, Brumby’s and Bell Hill Trails.
One-way North/South. Best ridden north to south
Distance : 4.5kms
Physical difficulty : Difficult
Technical difficulty : Intermediate
Trail : Single track
Dangers : Remote - no phone signal - steep & loose
Bike : Hard Tail / Dual Suspension / e-Bike
Wet conditions : Boggy in wet months on Lemon Track access (Southern end)
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CONDITION (1 Mar 2023)
OPEN - Linking up Lemon Track & Brumbys may not be possible after rain during the wet season (Jan-Apr). High ground (first section) rideable
