The steep terrain and tall canopy of the Silvan area of Dandenong Ranges National Park makes for an exciting mountain bike destination, hosting a combination of single trail and management vehicle tracks with opportunities for beginner and intermediate skill level.
The area has 13km of dedicated mountain bike trails and a significant management vehicle track network suitable for riding. The trails can be enjoyed individually, with friends or you can join a local riders club.
Download the Dandenong Ranges Mountain Bike Fact Sheet for detailed trail maps and more information.
The mountain bike trails are managed by Parks Victoria with the support of the local club - Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers (YRMTB). If you’re interested in being involved in building new trail features or helping maintain trails, get in touch with Parks Victoria or YRMTB to volunteer.
Similar trails
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How to get there
Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park
If visiting by car, start your mountain bike trail experience from the Silvan Reservoir Picnic Area. Facilities include parking, toilets, picnic tables and barbeques. From the picnic area, head 500m south west on Stonyford Road until you access the Track 13 management vehicle track which will take you into the “Forest Flow” trail network.
Alternatively, park at RJ Hamer Arboretum and head east along Chalet Road to start at descending Blue Grade Huds Track.
When you're there
Parks Victoria rangers endeavour to keep the trails open in just about all conditions. However, short closures may occur in extreme weather events, after storms or to conduct trail works.
Download a map of the mountain bike trail to find out more.
Need to know
Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park
Rules of the trail
These guidelines help you and other park users stay safe. They also aim to keep the park in good condition for the future:
- Wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet. Ride tracks suited to your ability.
- Obey trail signage and note one‐way and shared trails.
- Only ride on formed, designated bike trails.
- Don’t make short cuts or new trails.
- Respect the rights of other park users.
- Do not disturb plants or animals.
- Trails can be closed due to extreme weather events. Observe closure signs and check the Parks Victoria website regularly for updates.
- Clean your bike; don’t spread weeds or plant diseases.
- Please follow the Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.
- E‐bikes must comply with VicRoads standards.
Fines can be issued for not riding on formal trails.
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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Dandenong Ranges National Park
Deer Control In the Dandenong Ranges National Park
Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. This program will be taking place between the hours of 4pm and 7am on a number of nights between August 14, 2024 and December 6, 2024. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.For further information please call 131963 -
Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Acacia Nature Trail Partial Closure
Acacia Nature Trail just beyond the steel foot bridge over Ferntree Gully Creek is closed through to Acacia Picnic ground due to severe erosion, visitors can access the picnic ground and remaining section of trail via Ramblers Track -
Kalorama Park Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Kalorama Park toilets are closed with the disabled toilet open for use
Kalorama Park toilets are closed due to asbestos being discovered in the building, recent vandalism exposed the wall panelling revealing that it contains asbestos. For public safety the affected toilets are closed until works are completed to remove and replace the wall panelling. The disabled toilet does not have asbestos wall cladding and will remain open for the public to use. A time frame for the remediation works is unknown and as soon as funding is secured the works will commence. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Storm Damage affected track and trails
Approximately 15km of tracks and trails in the Dandenong Ranges National Park have been damaged by a heavy rainfall storm event in July 2024. Visitors are requested to remain alert to changing track/trail conditions and to observe any track/trail closures. This advice will stand until further updates are made as repairs take place, this may take several years due to lengthy delays involved with insurance claim processing.Ngarrik Barring - Ridge Walk Art Installation Works
Shire of Yarra Ranges contractors will soon be starting works across a range of sites within the Dandenong Ranges National Park, the works include path upgrades, wayfinding signage and Land Art Installations. For details regarding the project click on this link. https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/ridgewalk
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Sherbrooke Picnic ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet is Closed due to tree damage
The Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet has been severely damaged by a fallen tree, the toilet block is closed until further notice. Please use the nearby O'Donohue Picnic Ground ToiletsAttachments: Sherbrooke Toilet Damage (319KB)
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Eagle Nest Picnic Area (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Eagles Nest Picnic Ground access road closure
Eagles Nest picnic ground access road is permanently closed to visitors vehicles at Silvan Road. Pedestrian access remains open. -
Valley Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park, RJ Hamer Arboretum)
Valley Picnic Ground access road is closed to cars
- Valley Picnic Ground access road is closed to visitors cars, visitors are still able to walk in and use the facilities.
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Sherbrooke Track (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Wattle Track Foot Bridge Replacement
Wattle Track Bridge in Sherbrooke Forest has been closed for an extended period due to damage caused by a fallen tree. The bridge was destroyed, and since then, Parks Victoria has been awaiting funding for its replacement.While plans for the new bridge have been drawn up, there are further delays in the project’s delivery. It is currently anticipated that work to replace the bridge will commence sometime in 2025. Once a specific start date is confirmed, it will be made publicly available.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to restore this important infrastructure.For updates, please visit the Parks Victoria website or contact us directly.Thank you for your understanding. -
Olinda Falls Picnic Area (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Olinda Falls Lower Viewing Platform and Toilets are Closed
The Olinda Falls lower viewing platform is currently closed due to severe damage caused by a fallen tree. All access to the lower falls area is closed to the public. The viewing platform is expected to be replaced sometime in 2025.
The picnic facilities and upper viewing platform remain open with the exception of the toilets, the toilets are closed permanently.
Things to do
RJ Hamer Arboretum
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
Doongalla Homestead
Kalorama Park
Olinda-Falls
