Majura Parkway and Is Accessible from the the Trail Etiquette
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Pino Grinio Mount Majura Winery The Sniggle Track Batcave Magic Roundabout Majura Pines was established as an ACT Government commercial pine plantation forest in the 1950s and continues to be managed as a commercial plantation. Since the current crop of trees were Mr Squiggle planted in 1985 – 1986, it has become a popular recreation area. Bombora Winery Mr Squiggle Gate Recreational users Mountain bike riding A range of activities including walking, dog walking, trail The Majura Pines has some of the oldest and most famous running, orienteering, horse riding and mountain bike riding mountain bike trails in Canberra. are available at Majura Pines. For beginners You are very likely to encounter all of these users as well Mount Majura as maintenance vehicles so please familiarise yourself with The beginner area is east of the Majura Parkway and is accessible from the the trail etiquette. Majura Road car park. The trails provide a fun and interesting introduction to mountain bike riding for both children and adults. It is the perfect place for Nature Reserve beginner mountain bike TRAIL ETIQUETTE FOR ALL USERS riders to develop their skills. Courtesy is the best safety on the trail. Communicate with your fellow trail users to ensure everyone’s safety. Skills area A skills area has log rolls, log rides, berms and flat corners located on a circuit track perfect for practicing and develop technical skills. Cross country trails Cross country mountain bike trails at Majura Pines are bi-directional. Walkers and Horse riding runners also use the cross country trails. The central spine of Monterey Road, along with the boundary vehicle tracks, The main intermediate cross-country loop links riders to the provide pleasant riding experiences through more advanced technical cross country trails and challenging the pines. Cavalettis are located at the main entry points. climbs that are located on the steeper slopes and flow trail descents on the easier downhill trails. Bogs & Logs Downhill and flow trails Mud The intermediate to advanced downhill trails located in the Honey south-western corner of Majura Pines are for experienced Walking and running riders only. The Winery Hill descent, Pinot Grinio, is a flow track suitable for beginner downhill riders. Walkers, runners and orienteering users can utilise the vehicle tracks, bi- directional cross-country mountain bike trails or go Features on the downhill trails include bermed corners, cross country between the trees. table top jumps, double gap jumps, drops and rock sections. Mata Hari PPumpump TrackTrack & Easier b-line options are provided for advanced features Take care on the vehicle tracks in the south-western corner of the Majura Pines and all double gap jumps can either be rolled or have b-lines. SkillsSkills AreaArea where downhill trails cross vehicle tracks. Mountain bike riders descend at high speed on these downhill trails. Downhill riders please slow down when crossing vehicle tracks and watch for other users. Dogs at Majura Pines Dirt jumps Dirt Dogs are allowed off-leash. People with dogs must keep other users in mind and ensure your dogs remain under control at all times. Intermediate through to advanced level dirt jumps are Jumps co-located at Majura Pines to encourage a social and All dog droppings in public places must be removed by the supportive dirt jumping community. dog keeper. Each dirt jump line is clearly marked with the level of difficulty. Auto Alley All dogs must be on-leash when in the adjacent nature reserves. General warning and exclusion of liability WARNING: SPORTING ACTIVITIES AT MAJURA PINES PARK Crazy MAYBE DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH Users of Majura Pines do so at their own risk. To the extent permitted by law, AND OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE. Crab Walk the Australian Capital Territory excludes all liability, including but not limited to liability for personal injury, death, property damage, property loss, and consequential loss or damage of any kind arising from the use of and/or entry to, Majura Pines Radicle whether in contract, by negligent act or omission, or any other tortious action. MajuraMajura RoadRoad GateGate Dew Drop Inn Pitt Street The Flash Smitten Kitten TRAIL INFORMATION Tambreet Street Equestrian trail loop Equestrian and Innabaanya bike crossing points Telemark Sealed road Rest area Majura Road Rest area with Straight, drinking fountain No Chaser Majura Parkway Barry Parking Larry Majura Parkway Rock Lobster shared user path Lincoln Vehicle access track Sleepy Hollow Downhill mountain Boy Wonder bike areas CAUTION: Bike riders descend trails at Beyond Black high speeds in these areas Stump Mount Majura MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS Nature Reserve Planet Claire Hackett Gate Beginner Love Shack Bi-directional AJ’s Leap To Pialligo cross country trail < Intermediate To Hackett < Advanced Mountain bike rider safety All Users The Majura Pines Trail Alliance • Ride trails that match your skill level. The trail grading system helps riders to TRAIL GRADING TRAIL ETIQUETTE FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS WHEN VISITING MAJURA PINES PLEASE REMEMBER WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A HORSE The Majura Pines Trail Alliance (MPTA) is a volunteer group formed in 2014 to decide. Majura Pines trails are graded using the International Mountain Bike • Slow down at intersections, particularly equestrian trail intersections, where • No motorised vehicles of any kind or remote control devices are permitted. • Horse riders have the right of way over other users on trails; walkers have manage the redevelopment and ongoing maintenance of the mountain bike trails at the Majura Pines • Riders are required by law to wear an Australian Association’s (IMBA) trail difficulty rating system. you are likely to meet other trail users. • No fires are permitted within the park. next priority and then cyclists. Standards helmet. in partnership with the ACT Government. The IMBA trail difficulty rating system is used to categorise the relative • Ride your mountain bike at a controlled speed, especially approaching • No camping is permitted within the park. • Cyclists, walkers and runners should stop and ask permission • Mountain bikes should be in good working order. technical difficulty of recreation trails. The IMBA system helps riders to make blind corners. to pass, allowing horse riders time to position their horses • There are no bins at Majura Pines. Please take all rubbish away with you. • Always ride under control. Out of control riders are a danger informed decisions about the trails they choose to ride and gives them an • Announce your presence known to other users by calling out for safety. Mt Majura & Mt Ainslie nature reserves • All native plants, animals, timber (alive and dead) and the environment are to themselves and other park users. understanding of the level of or ringing a bell well in advance. • Maintain a minimum one metre distance from the horse. skill required. protected by law. The western boundary of Majura Pines borders the Mount Majura and Mount • For your safety and the safety of others, obey all • Minimise your impact by staying on the built trail network. • Avoid frightening the horse by making sudden or large movements or Ainslie nature reserves. The reserves are important for conservation of local • Carry a mobile phone, especially if you are on your own. signage especially cautionary signs. • Avoid riding in wet, muddy conditions. Ride through puddles that extend ringing a bike bell. wildlife and their habitats and for recreation and nature appreciation. IMBA RATING TRAIL RATING • Phone: 000 in an emergency across the track rather than widening the trail by going around them. • Dogs should be kept under control near horses. The critically endangered Yellow box-Blakely’s red gum EQUIPMENT FOR DOWNHILL RIDING grassy woodland and the largest stand of drooping Easiest Beginner • Do not take shortcuts or form new trails as you will disturb • Do not touch a horse without the owner’s permission. Full faced helmets (Australian Standard Certified) should be worn when the soil and cause erosion. she-oak Allocasuarine verticillata in the ACT are protected downhill riding and protective equipment such as gloves, elbow, knee and shin in these reserves. Easy Beginner pads, neck brace, chest and spine protection, mountain bike with minimum In the reserves, bike riding is permitted on formed vehicle tracks only and dogs front suspension, working front and rear brakes, and adequate tread on tires. must be kept on-leash at all times. More difficult Intermediate The Majura Valley Majura Pines sits within the Majura Valley which comprises working farms, the Very difficult Intermediate /Advanced Pialligo area, wineries and local produce suppliers that attract visitors to the valley. Extremely difficult Advanced Please remember ACT P Further information or to report trail conditions call E Please ensure that you take all Dogs are allowed in the Majura Pines off-leash; dogs must remain under the All native plants, animals, timber (alive and dead) and the Walkers, runners and cyclists please stay A C R I K V Access Canberra: 13 22 81 tams.act.gov.au S R your rubbish home. control of their carers whilst exercising off leash. environment are protected by law. on authorised tracks. A E N S D N O C O TI NSERVA.