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Kosciuszko National Park Thredbo–Perisher Area Bike Trails Photo: Thredbo Valley track (Thredbo Resort) Kosciuszko National Park Thredbo–Perisher area bike trails The Thredbo–Perisher area is one of mountain bike ride. The trail follows the old road to Australia’s premier mountain biking Mount Kosciuszko, which closed to public vehicles destinations. From leisurely cycles, to in 1976 due to safety and environmental concerns. cross-country and adrenaline trails, Pass through snow gums, heath and herb fields there’s something for everyone. and enjoy expansive views of the Main Range. Cross the Snowy River and climb the winding Plan with weather and track conditions in trail to Seamans Hut, which was built in 1929 mind. Snow can fall at any time of year, as a memorial to skiers Laurie Seaman and covering the tracks and bringing freezing Evan Hayes. conditions. Some rides can only be enjoyed when there’s no snow – check with our visitor You’ll need to leave your bike at Rawson Pass and centres before setting out. walk the 1.7km track to the summit – so carry a bike lock. The road has some steep sections but Remember to give way to walkers on all trails. the return leg is mostly downhill. Go slowly and be aware of walkers. ALPINE AREA TRAILS THREDBO AREA TRAILS When the winter snow melts, you’ll discover an ancient landscape of granite tors, glacial Ride beside cool mountain streams to lakes and summer wildflowers. historic huts, experience the thrill of a single track, downhill ride, or explore the Alpine Topographic maps Village of Thredbo. • Perisher Valley 1:25 000 • Youngal 1:25 000 Topographic maps • Chimmeys Ridge 1:25 000 01 Mount Kosciuszko summit trail • Perisher Valley 1:25 000 Easy, Management trail • Tom Groggin 1:25 000 15.2km return, 2–3 hours 02 Thredbo Valley track Charlotte Pass to: Snowy River: 4.5km one-way Easy to Intermediate Seaman’s Hut: 5.9km one-way 35km one-way, 3-8 hours Rawson Pass: 7.6km one-way Thredbo to: Mount Kosciuszko Bridge Number 3: 2.6km one-way summit (no bikes): 9.3km one-way Old Ranger Station: 6.5km one-way This summer-only ride is Australia’s highest Ngarigo campground: 9.3km one-way Thredbo Diggings: 14.1km one-way Starting from the northern side of the Skitube Bullocks Flat: 16.7km one-way bridge at Bullocks Flat, the first 3km is an easy to moderate ride, before the track gets more Gaden Hatchery: 35.1km one-way technical and the landscape more remote. This iconic summer mountain bike trail is one of If you’re struggling it’s recommended you turn the Snowy Mountains most popular (and easiest) back, as there are no exit points until Gaden adventures on two wheels. It’s a moderate Trout Hatchery, located off Kosciuszko Road, 1.5-4 hour ride from Thredbo Alpine Village to outside the park. Bullocks Flat, or 3-8hrs to Gaden Trout Hatchery. Opened in late 2019, this purpose-built single If you prefer to tackle just a section of the track, track section is a rewarding ride on its own, there are access points at Ngarigo or Thredbo for experienced, well-equipped riders. For a Diggings campgrounds, and at Bullocks Flat. longer adventure, the full Thredbo Valley track The track starts from Friday Drive, in Thredbo, experience from Thredbo village to the trout and meanders along the pretty Thredbo River hatchery is a heart-pumping epic 33.6km valley, crossing five suspension bridges on the adventure. way to Ngarigo campground. Soak in the views You can ride in either direction, but it’s best of the Ramshead Range as you ride by the cycled west to east. banks of the Thredbo River, through tall mountain gum forest, snow gum woodland, Arrange a car shuffle or pickup if cycling one way. and open grasslands. Local shuttle services operate between Thredbo and Lake Crackenback Resort in summer. Fees The track is mostly smooth riding with some short apply. Book well in advance. You can also book a climbs and descents. The 4.6km section between guided cycling tour. Ngarigo and Thredbo Diggings is the most technical part of the track. Thredbo Valley track is closed to bikes May to November. Some sections may open in May and Lower Thredbo Valley track extension: October when conditions allow. 03 Thredbo Mountain Bike Park Intermediate, 18.4km one-way, 2-4 hours From Bullocks Flat, this extension to the Thredbo Various Grades, 25km of trails Valley track is a thrilling new option for adventure Thredbo Mountain Bike Park is home to 25km of mountain bike riders keen to test their legs epic alpine riding. There are chairlift-accessed on a more challenging, and remote section of gravity trails, skills parks, a linked network of cross the iconic track. country trails, and a fun flowing pump track. The Cannonball Downhill, Kosciuszko Flow and All-Mountain trails complement the mix and provide easy access to the Thredbo Valley track. Bike rental, clinics, retail store and programs are all available in Thredbo village. Visit: thredbo.com.au BEFORE YOU SET OUT Conditions can change rapidly, and trails may close in poor weather. Always check with one of our visitor centres before setting out. For further information on conditions and closures contact Snowy Region Visitor Centre on (02) 6450 5600, or call in to pick up guide books and topographic maps. Visit: nswparks.info/kosciuszko Photo: Thredbo Valley track (Tourism Snowy Mountains) Kosciuszko National Park: Thredbo–Perisher area bike trails 2 Photo: Cascade Hut trail (M.Vanderveer/DPIE) 04 Muzzlewood track designated trails. You can camp overnight near the hut (toilet facilities only) then return Intermediate, 3km one-way, 15–30mins the same way. Starting from either Thredbo Diggings This versatile trail is part of the Australian Alps campground or Bullocks Flat Skitube carpark ‘D’, walking track. It’s open to bike riders and walkers this track loops around Muzzlewood Wetland. in summer and for cross-country skiing and Return the same way. This track also forms a great snowshoeing in winter. Fat bikes permitted loop with Thredbo Valley track or Bullocks track. year-round. Closed to bikes from May to November (sections For a multi-day challenge, continue south through may open in May when conditions allow). the Pilot Wilderness. You’ll pass Tin Mine Huts then join Nine Mile trail, and continue to Barry 05 Cascade Hut trail Way, in Lower Snowy River area. Intermediate, Management trail 06 Boardman’s Run 20km return, 3–6 hours Alpine Way to: Easy, 21km one way, 2–4 hours Bob’s Ridge: 4.8km one-way, 2 hours Boardman’s Run is a longer distance trail for Cascade Hut: 10km one-way, 3.5 hours bikes, horse riders and walkers. Part of the Starting from Dead Horse Gap, on Alpine Bicentennial National trail, it follows the Murray Way, Cascade Hut trail follows the Thredbo River from Tom Groggin campground to Geehi River upstream before crossing it and climbing Flats campground. The trail crosses several to the top of Bob’s Ridge. Enjoy the views creeks in leafy fern gullies, and offers stunning over the Murray River valley into Victoria. views of the mountain ranges in both Kosciuszko Then continue to Cascade Hut, which was National Park and Victoria. built in 1935. This trail is popular with horse riders, so please The hut is in the Pilot Wilderness Area so stop and let them pass to avoid accidents. The mountain bike riders will need to stay on the track is open all year round. Kosciuszko National Park: Thredbo–Perisher area bike trails 3 PERISHER AREA TRAILS Starting from the resort towns of Perisher and Smiggin Holes, these trails offer a range of easy to medium rides through sub-alpine landscapes. You’ll be treated to great views of the Main Range, woodland valleys and Guthega Village. Topographic maps • Perisher Valley 1:25 000 • Youngal 1:25 000 07 Perisher to Charlotte Pass ride Easy, 18km return, 2 hours Photo: Schlink Hut (J.Spencer/DPIE) This road ride takes you along the sealed Kosciuszko Road, climbing from Perisher Valley to Charlotte Pass. It links Perisher to GUTHEGA AREA TRAILS the Summit trail, which you can cycle as far The cultural heritage of the Snowy Mountains as Rawson Pass, before walking to the top comes alive in this area. You’ll discover of Mount Kosciuszko. historic huts previously used for grazing, the At Charlotte Pass, lock your bike and stretch hydro-electric scheme and trails set among your legs on the short Mount Stillwell walk snow gums. or Snow Gums Boardwalk, and enjoy spectacular views of the Main Range. Topographic maps • Perisher 1:25 000 08 Perisher to Guthega trail • Geehi Dam 1:25 000 Intermediate, Management trail 10 Geehi Reservoir ride 18km return, 2.5 hours Intermediate, Management trail From the end of the carpark at Smiggin 30km one-way, 4 hours Holes, turn left. After around 5km on the Link Road turn left onto Guthega Road and follow This long, high altitude ride starts from Guthega the gravel road to Guthega Village. Return Power Station, with a solid climb up to Schlink the way you came. Pass. You’ll pass close to White’s River Hut on your way to Schlink Pass (1800m), the highest 09 Pipers Creek trail point on the ride. Stop by historic Schlink Hut, then travel along the valley for a several Intermediate, Management trail kilometres before the steep, winding descent to 14km loop, 1.5 hours Geehi Reservoir. This loop ride starts and ends at Smiggin You’ll need to organise transport from Geehi Holes carpark.
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