Buckle Down (Lysterfield Park)

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Buckle Down (Lysterfield Park)

Packed with plenty of berms and optional b-lines, the Buckle Down Trail flows through stands of open eucalypt forest and connects Follow Me trail to the Lower Buckle mountain bike trail.

Buckle down mlountain bike trail is 0.30km and rated Grade C-more difficult (blue square)

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Buckle Down (Lysterfield Park)

Need to know

Buckle Down (Lysterfield Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No firearms allowed
No camping
No fires permitted
No horses

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Mountain Bike Trail Open Status

With persistent heavy rainfall and strong winds during the second half of 2022, Lysterfield Park's mountain bike trails sustained severe water logged conditions and significant tree damage. This was exacerbated by illegal riding in wet conditions which led to damage and unsafe ruts and gaps on some trails. Accordingly several mountain bike trails at Lysterfield Park remain closed until repair works can be completed. This is a necessary decision to protect the safety of visitors and maintain the integrity of the trails.

As trails are repaired and assessed as safe they will be reopened. In the meantime please respect the trail closures and only ride open trails.

The following trails are open (in addition to management vehicle trails):

Lower Buckle 1.2km (between Lake Circuit and Lamberts Tk)

State Mountain Bike Course 6.4km

Aneurysm 1.5km

Upper Blair Witch 2.0km

Lower Blair Witch 2.4km

Snipe 0.7km

Pump Track (Jump Park)

Skills Park

Trailmix 1.0km

Redgum Trail 1.2km

Hug trail 1.5km

Granite Link 0.2km

Dog Pound 0.6km

Humping Hound 0.6km

Follow Me 1.2km

The following trails are closed:

Lower Buckle 1.2km (Section North of Lamberts Tk)

Upper Buckle 0.7km

Follow Me 1.2km

Middle 1.9km

Buckle Down 0.3km

Lil Shawty 0.2km

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

Updated 15 March 2023.