If you're a thrill seeker looking for challenging mountain bike trails near Melbourne, Shepherds Track will satisfy your sense of adventure.
Drive your bike to the carpark at the top of Bowden Spur MTB Area and get ready for an action-packed downhill mountain bike ride. Fly down the trail as you leap over dirt jumps, wind your way along large off-camber sections and cross over rocky terrain.
Shepherds Track was built in 2012. The trail descends 233m along a 2km stretch of the Spur, creating an exhilarating MTB experience at Kinglake.
Shepherds Track is not for the faint-hearted. The trail navigates very challenging terrain, steep gradients and frequent obstacles, earning it the extremely difficult rating of Double Black Diamond. The trail is best tackled by experienced mountain bike riders.
Suitable for Downhill/Enduro bikes only. Trail bikes are not permitted. Full face helmets and body armour should be worn at all times.
Things to do in the area
The Gums Camping
Masons Falls
Wombelano Falls
How to get there
Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area
When you're there
Need to know
Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area
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
Seasonal road closures 2020
Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. View the list of 2020 seasonal road closures for details and check the corresponding map numbers with the seasonal road closure 2020 index map for locations of the closures or visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.
