Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park

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    Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park

    Dandenong Ranges National Park

    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

     
    The view from the RJ Hamer Arboretum in the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

    RJ Hamer Arboretum

    Take a quiet, peaceful stroll along the many walking tracks and roads of the Arboretum and take in the tranquil beauty and stunning scenery across the Yarra Valley out to the Warburton Ranges and beyond.
    A man with an afro wearing a leather jacket and woman wearing a cream knitted jumper turn and walk away from a lake in the Dandenong Ranges Botanical Gardens.

    Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

    The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly the National Rhododendron Garden) is host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around.
    A man in a blue puffer jack walks towards a women with black hair wearing a cream jumper to join a picnic.

    Doongalla Homestead

    The Doongalla Homestead was established in the 1890s but destroyed by a bushfire in 1932. The remnant gardens and open lawn areas make this a great location for a family picnic.
    The stunning view from the top of Kalorama Park in the northern section of the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

    Kalorama Park

    Boasting spectacular views over Silvan Reservoir and the south-eastern face of the Dandenong Ranges, Kalorama Park is perfect for picnics, barbecues or simply relaxing whilst enjoying the magnificent surrounds.
    Water cascades over Olinda Falls

    Olinda-Falls

    Starting at the Olinda Falls Picnic Ground, follow the Falls Track. After 300m, you will come to the top viewing platform across Olinda Creek as the steady flow of water cascades over the rocks. A further 140m leads to the lower viewing platform and a small bridge over the creek.
    A sculpture looks over a walking path in the William Ricketts Sanctuary.

    William Ricketts Sanctuary

    Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways. It is a place for quiet reflection and for contemplation of the essence of the vision of William Ricketts. Many travel across the world to visit this place time and time again.

    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.

    How to get there

    Facilities

    Lookout
    Carpark
    Toilets
    BBQ - Electric/Gas

    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.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Olinda/Silvan Storm Recovery Works

      Following the 2021 storm events, Parks Victoria is partnering with other government agencies to support recovery efforts on public land. In the Silvan and Olinda areas, VicForest will remove debris and treat hazardous trees to reduce the bushfire risk and enable safe and rapid response to emergencies. Works will also re-establish safe public access and allow the forest to regenerate. Environmental and cultural values are being identified and managed during this process. For your safety please observe signage, do not enter work sites and beware of machinery and trucks. 

      Inline with seasonal closure principles, works have paused for winter to avoid further damage to the environment and tracks. As such, there are some debris piles that remain in the Board Track and Mathias Road areas (areas 2 and 3 on map). However, these areas are open to the public. 

      Attachments: SilvanOlinda Recovery Overview Map (288KB)

      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)

      Silvan Reservoir Storm Recovery Works

      Following the June 2021 storms, Parks Victoria is partnering with other government agencies to support recovery efforts on public land.
       
      In the Silvan Reservoir catchment, Melbourne Water is clearing debris and removing logs to reduce fuel loads. Due to the size and number of fallen trees, large machinery and trucks are needed to undertake this important work. For your safety, please observe signage and do not enter work sites.
       
      All works are being carried out to minimise the impact on environmental and cultural values. For more information visit the Melbourne Water storm debris removal in Silvan Reservoir page.

      Storm Damage Works information flyer

      Information Flyer

      Attachments: DR Storm Damage Works - Autumn 2022 Flyer (1) (1,671KB)

    • 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.

    • 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.

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