Featuring an array of multipurpose cross-country trails throughout the park, Blores Hill offers 14 trails of varying difficulty levels. Pick easy, intermediate or difficult and enjoy panoramic views over the Gippsland plains on the flowing descents, bermed corners, bridges and rocky sections. Horse riders and walkers can also enjoy certain trails.
Mountain Biking trails
1. Bluegreen – 2.5km
A long undulating single track with sections of fast flowing bermed corners and bridges.
2. Jims – 3.3km
A long single track beginning with a well graded climb towards the Trig followed by a fast-flowing descent linking onto Lower Tramway.
3. Trig – 640m
The most technical trail at Blores Hill. A short intense trail with technical rocky sections. Be sure to stop and enjoy some panoramic views of the Gippsland plains.
4. Lower Tramway – 975m
A short single track linking up to ‘5 ways’ intersection, utilising an historic tram way and includes several bridges.
5. M&M – 930m
A short single tack linking onto BMT with a graded switchback climb leading into a fun decent over log rollovers and a gully coaster.
6. BMT – 3.5km
A long single track with a bit of everything. Fast flowing corners, log ramps and jumps and a contoured climb. The V tree and big dipper are the main features, where riders should execute caution.
7. Switchback – 655m
This track crosses a gully via another ‘dipper’ then follows a contoured switchback climb to the highest point of the northern extent of the park.
8. Smiley J –2.6km
A long twisting single track withy fast flowing corners, berms and log jumps.
9. Wednesday – 800m
A fast descent with jumps, berms and loose gravel leading into a gully dipper followed by a climb back up to the northern end of the park.
10. The Loser – 2.9km
A long varied single track with fast twisting rocky sections, large berms, jumps and some cruising flow trail.
14. Matilda D – 1.5km
A moderate downhill track commencing with a steep descent from the Trig, before flowing berms and turns on the lower sections.
Horse Riding trails
13. Evelyn’s Trail – 7.2km, Horses Only
Utilising many of the original trails in Blores Hill the dedicated horse trail takes you on a journey from north to south in the park. The trail includes wide open tracks, narrow twisty single track, rocky outcrops and natural gullies as it climbs to the Trig from one end of the park and then descends to the other. A loop can be completed by utilising the historic tramway and 4WD tracks.
Shared Mountain Biking, Horse Riding and Walking trails
11. Tramway – 695m
The historic tramway is a direct and gently graded track connecting the north and south of the park.
12. Family Loop – 3.9km
An easy trail for the whole family following the eastern boundary of the park, some internal Management Vehicle Only tracks and then joins the tramway to complete the loop.
How to get there
Blores Hill Mountain Bike Park
When you're there
Download the Blores Hill Mountain Bike Park visitor guide for more information and a detailed map.
Get involved
To help preserve and improve the trails visit www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au to find out about the exciting volunteering opportunities you can get involved in with Parks Victoria. Get involved in trail working bees with Gippsland Mountain Bike Inc. Check www.gippslandmtb.com.au.
Group activities
Organised groups of more than 30 people require an Event Permit. This requires approximately 8 weeks advanced notice. For further information on group activities please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
Need to know
Blores Hill Mountain Bike Park
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves where dogs are normally prohibited, such as national parks.
Safety in nature
To ensure that you and your companions stay safe, always remember that the natural environment can be unpredictable. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Rules of the trail
These guidelines are in place to help you and other park users stay safe and keep the park in good condition for the future:
- Plan your ride and wear appropriate safety gear including helmets.
- Obey trail signage and note one-way trails.
- Ride only on formed trails designated for cycling.
- Do not take short cuts or make new trails.
- Respect the rights of other park users.
- Control your bike and ride tracks suited to your ability.
- Do not disturb plants or animals.
- Trails can be closed due to extreme weather events. Observe closure signs and check www.parks.vic.gov.au for updates.
- Clean your bike; don’t spread weeds or plant diseases.
- Strictly no motorbikes/vehicles allowed on trails.