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.
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.
Things to do
RJ Hamer Arboretum
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
Doongalla Homestead
Kalorama Park
Olinda-Falls
William Ricketts Sanctuary
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.
Facilities
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
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Silvan Reservoir Park Closed
The parks septic system has failed and the toilets are closed. Parks Victoria is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible, until then the park will be closed. Alternative Reservoir Parks nearby to visit include Maroondah Reservoir Park at Healesville and Cardinia Reservoir Park near Emerald.Doongalla Homestead and Stables Picnic Ground closed to vehicles
Doongalla Homestead and Stables picnic areas will be closed for vehicles for 4 days from Monday 6 Feb and reopen on the morning of Friday 10th Feb. The closure is required to enable the safe delivery of a Deer control program in the area.Closures due to storm damage
- Valley Picnic Ground is closed to picnicking; visitors can use Boundary Road to access the park however no vehicle access is permitted.
- Sections of Sassafras Creek/Menzies Creek walking track
- Wattle Track in Sherbrooke
- William Ricketts Sanctuary
- Areas of Silvan/Olinda forest
Attachments: DR Storm Damage Works - Autumn 2022 Flyer (1,671KB)
Deer control, (Shooting) Night closures of Sherbrooke, Doongalla and Olinda.
Areas of the Dandenong Ranges National Park will be closed between the hours of 7:00 pm and 5:30 am from Monday 6th February to Thursday 9th February in order to control Deer via shooting. Sections of the park in Doongalla, Sherbrooke and Olinda will be closed, during this period members of the public are not permitted in areas as highlighted on the map.Doongalla Homestead and Stables Picnic Areas Closed to vehicles
Doongalla Homestead and Stables Picnic areas are closed to vehicles from Monday the 6th February until the morning of Friday 10th February. The closure is required to safely conduct a Deer control program in the park. -
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Silvan Road Night Time Closure
Silvan Road will be closed between Mathias Track and Olinda Creek Road from Monday 6 February to Friday 10 February. The closure will operate from 7:00 pm to 5:30 am. -
Sherbrooke Picnic ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Sherbrooke Picnic Ground Toilet Closed
The toilet block is closed temporarily awaiting connection to the sewer, the nearby O'Donohues Picnic Ground toilet is open.