Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area

Experience the thrills of downhill mountain biking at Bowden Spur Mountain Bike Area. Shepherds Track will challenge and delight the most seasoned mountain bike riders. With dirt jumps, rock gardens, flowing earth berms and off-camber riding, there's excitement at every twist and turn.

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.