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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Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area
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Mountain biking at the You Yangs Regional Park
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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R.J. Hamer Arboretum (RJ Hamer Arboretum)
Planned Tree Works - R.J. Hamer Arboretum Car Park
Parks Victoria's contractors will be undertaking hazardous tree risk works within the R.J. Hamer Arboretum Car Park from Monday 30 June - Wednesday 2 July 2025. During this time, the visitor car park and toilet block will be closed whilst the works are underway.The nearest public toilet facilities are located nearby at the Olinda Golf Course Reserve and the Olinda Recreation Reserve.Attachments: Hamer Car Park Tree Maintenance 2025 A3 (207KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Stables Track in Doongalla is temporarily closed, access to the Stables Picnic Ground is restricted.
Temporary Closures for TV Series Filming – GraniteFilming and set building for the upcoming television series Granite will be taking place until 22 July 2025. As part of this production:-
Stables Track will be closed for the entire duration of the filming period.
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Stables Picnic Ground may be closed at times; however every effort will be made to keep it open on weekends.
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Track closures and diversions will be marked with signage.
Additionally Doongalla Forest Road will be closed to public access on the following dates:-
Monday 7 July (late afternoon/evening) – vehicle access for equipment delivery
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Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9, Thursday 10 July – filming days
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Friday 11 July (early morning) – vehicle exit for equipment removal
Traffic management personnel will be stationed at park entry points during these closures to assist with directions and ensure public safety. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.Attachments: Granite_Filming_Track_Closure_Flyer_Final (108KB)
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. -
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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 Toilets.Works to repair the toilet building should be starting in the next few months (August/September 2025) -
Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Temporary closure of Grants Picnic Ground Cafe
Grants Picnic Ground Café is temporarily closed while Parks Victoria undertakes an Expression of Interest process to secure a long-term lease for the site. In the meantime, a mobile coffee van will be operating on-site from Tuesday to Saturday for the duration of the process. -
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.
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Sherbrooke Track (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Wattle Track - Long Bridge is now open to the public
After a 5 year wait, the Wattle Track pedestrian bridge over Sherbrooke Creek has been rebuilt and is now open to the public. The National Park team are very pleased with the new bridge which introduces a new style of construction that is built to last and is more easily repaired if damaged, we hope you enjoy crossing the creek once again.
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Valley Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park, RJ Hamer Arboretum)
Valley Picnic Ground now open to vehicle access
Valley Picnic Ground access road will reopen to visitors cars on Saturday the 10th of May 2025, this will allow you to drive all the way into the picnic facilities at the carpark.The Picnic area has had a bit of a makeover with two new tables on concrete slabs and a re-positioned wood fired BBQ, please bring your own firewood. -
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Predator Control Program Dandenong Ranges National Park
Parks Victoria are undertaking fox control in the Dandenong Ranges National Park to relieve predation of vulnerable and threatened native fauna.Para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) and sodium fluoroacetate (1080) poison baits will be used for the duration of the program.Fox baiting will occur between May and November 2025 at strategic locations across the park.Under the National Parks Act 1975, dogs and cats cannot be taken into, or be allowed to remain within the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Dogs and Cats are at risk from poison if they enter the National Park.
Things to do
RJ Hamer Arboretum
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
Doongalla Homestead
Kalorama Park
Olinda-Falls
