Experience the thrills of downhill mountain biking at Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area. Shepherds Track will challenge and delight the most seasoned mountain bike riders. With dirt jumps, rock gardens, flowing earth berms and off-camber riding, there's excitement at every twist and turn.
If you're a thrill seeker looking for challenging mountain bike trails near Melbourne, Shepherds Track will satisfy your sense of adventure.
Drive your bike to the carpark at the top of Bowden Spur MTB Area and get ready for an action-packed downhill mountain bike ride. Fly down the trail as you leap over dirt jumps, wind your way along large off-camber sections and cross over rocky terrain.
Shepherds Track was built in 2012. The trail descends 233m along a 2km stretch of the Spur, creating an exhilarating MTB experience at Kinglake.
Shepherds Track is not for the faint-hearted. The trail navigates very challenging terrain, steep gradients and frequent obstacles, earning it the extremely difficult rating of Double Black Diamond. The trail is best tackled by experienced mountain bike riders.
Suitable for Downhill/Enduro bikes only. Trail bikes are not permitted. Full face helmets and body armour should be worn at all times.
Things to do in the area
The Gums Camping
Masons Falls
Wombelano Falls
How to get there
Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area
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Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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The Gums Campground (Kinglake National Park)
The Gums campground CLOSED during upcoming construction works
The Gums campground will be closed between 10 November and 22 December to enable important construction works to take place to better improve the camping experience at the site.The upgrades include re-arrangement of camp sites, new vegetation to delineate campsites from each other, resurfacing the access road, installation of new firepits, and replacement of damaged boardwalks in Blackfish Way.Major works will be complete before Christmas, with minor landscaping and planting occurring in early 2026.Click here for more information and to stay up to date with The Gums campground upgrades.The Gums campground CLOSED during upcoming construction works
The Gums campground will be closed between 10 November and 22 December to enable important construction works to take place to better improve the camping experience at the site.The upgrades include re-arrangement of camp sites, new vegetation to delineate campsites from each other, resurfacing the access road, installation of new firepits, and replacement of damaged boardwalks in Blackfish Way.Major works will be complete before Christmas, with minor landscaping and planting occurring in early 2026.Click here for more information and to stay up to date with The Gums campground upgrades.Barbeques Closed
Gas barbeques at the Gums Campground are currently out of order.