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 Parks
Track closures
Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of the following trails,Track 12, Track 24, Melba track, Pipeline track, Down hill, Yabung, Link trail, Magpie trail, Bakers dozen from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from 24/2/2021 and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status ofcurrent planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.auTrack closures
Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of the following trails,Track 12, Track 24, Melba track, Pipeline track, Down hill, Yabung, Link trail, Magpie trail, Bakers dozen from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from 24/2/2021 and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status ofcurrent planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au -
Silvan Reservoir Torulosa Picnic Ground (Silvan Reservoir Park)
Silvan Reservoir Park Upper Toilet Block Closed Permanently
Due to a major plumbing fault the upper toilet block is closed permanently. Please use the toilet in the lower picnic ground. -
Silvan Reservoir Lower Picnic Ground (Silvan Reservoir Park)
Bring Your Own Firewood
Firewood is no longer provided by Parks Victoria, visitors are requested to bring their own wood for use in the wood fired BBQs