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google parking directions
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
google parking directions Access Info:
Ewen Maddock Dam, Maddock Park, Mooloolah Connection Road, Landsborough QLD 4550
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
9 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of May 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 9
- Total Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 909 ft
- Total Vertical
- 194 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 276 ft
- Reports
- 397
- Photos
- 159
- Ridden Counter
- 3,324
Popular Ewen Maddock Dam Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 6 miles • 335 ft • 934 •
The Ferny Forest trails have been designed with the beginning mountain biker in mind. As the name suggests this circuit will take you through the beautiful forest that makes up the shoreline of the Ewen Maddock dam. There is a little...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,451 ft • 46 ft • 854 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 791 ft • 0 ft • 351 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 463 ft • 9 ft • 314 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 9 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 315 ft • 128 •
The is a wide gravel path that generally follows the waters edge from the carpark at Glenview around to the township of Landsborough. It is a shared trail used by birdwatchers, walkers, trail runners, horse rides and mountain bikers....
• 45 ★ 3.7 • 4,068 ft • 132 ft • 126 •
This hill is an optional extra you can do when traveling along the relatively flat main trail. It can be done in either direction.
• 55 ★ 1.4 • 5,253 ft • 30 ft • 126 •
Warning - involves a slippery log creek crossing and the trail isn't well defined.
Ewen Maddock Dam Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 755 ft • 3 • Loop •
This route makes use of foot/cycle paths to reduce overall distance and elevation. Ignore the elevation...
18 miles • 986 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
We start in Maddock Park near the dam then we travel through the dam trails, onto the roads through...
14 miles • 730 ft • 4 • Loop •
Another loop around the Ewen Maddock Dam that includes the Ferny forest trails. You can add on as many...
8 miles • 859 ft • 5 • Loop •
This is just a brief intro to Boneyards for those who haven't explored these trails (Maps are pretty new...
• 18 miles • 694 ft • 6 •
• 30 miles • 3,265 ft • 9 •
Photos of Ewen Maddock Dam Mountain Bike
Videos of Ewen Maddock Dam Mountain Bike
trail: Ferny Forest Loop
8:45 |
249 |
Apr 6, 2022
trail: Ferny Forest Loop
6:20 |
735 |
Jul 8, 2020
trail: Addlington
0:25 |
416 |
May 6, 2017
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewen Maddock Dam trail | Feb 7, 2026 @ 8:17am (Australia/Brisbane) Feb 6, 2026 | Ideal | AyElKay | ||
| Addlington | Feb 7, 2026 @ 8:17am (Australia/Brisbane) Feb 6, 2026 | Dry | AyElKay | ||
| Ferny Forest Loop | Dec 9, 2025 @ 7:16am (Australia/Brisbane) Dec 8, 2025 | Ideal | surfridecoffee | ||
| Ewen Maddock Dam trail | Oct 3, 2025 @ 9:44am (Australia/Brisbane) Oct 2, 2025 | Very Dry | ce64seby | ||
| Ferny Forest Loop Access | Mar 4, 2025 @ 4:17pm Mar 4, 2025 | Ideal | fitfuk | ||
| Ewen Maddock Dam trail | Jan 13, 2025 @ 8:38pm Jan 13, 2025 | Wet | BoscoDad | ||
| Ford Road Trail | Dec 27, 2023 @ 7:54pm Dec 27, 2023 | Ideal | 17seconds | ||
| Horseshoe hill | Jan 26, 2020 @ 12:00am Jan 26, 2020 | Variable | sathingtonwilloughby |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark5UkNVR | ridden | trail | activity #97456024 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:31pm 3 days |
| Liamcosgrove | checkin | trail | activity #95603275 | May 26, 2026 @ 5:47pm May 26, 2026 |
| Liamcosgrove | ridden | trail | activity #95603259 | May 26, 2026 @ 5:47pm May 26, 2026 |
| Liamcosgrove | comment | trail | activity #95602710 | May 26, 2026 @ 5:38pm May 26, 2026 |
| azzabazza | wishlist | route | activity #93419940 | Apr 26, 2026 @ 2:14am Apr 26, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Really fun trail. Trail itself is in good... | May 26, 2026 @ 5:38pm May 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great ride | May 9, 2025 @ 5:52pm May 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great ride this morning, tracks are in good to... | May 17, 2023 @ 3:43pm May 17, 2023 | ||
| trail | Great track, but in need of some maintenance.... | Jun 2, 2022 @ 5:02am Jun 2, 2022 | ||
| trail | Good beginners track but a bit one dimensional... | Jan 19, 2022 @ 2:48am Jan 19, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneyards | 1 | 12 | 12 | 2.1 km | |
| Dularcha National Park | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2.5 km | |
| Caloundra Backyard Trails | 6.8 km | ||||
| Mooloolah River National park | 2 | 1 | 7.1 km | ||
| Sugarbag Road | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7.2 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 8 | 14 miles | 909 ft | 6 miles | 194 ft | #4,540 | #223 | 158 | 397 | 4 | 3,588 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 14 miles | 909 ft | 6 miles | 194 ft | #4,187 | #207 | 1 | 334 | 465 | ||
| Hike | 9 | 14 miles | 909 ft | 6 miles | 194 ft | #7,706 | #246 | 392 | 51 | |||
| Trail Running | 9 | 14 miles | 909 ft | 6 miles | 194 ft | #6,644 | #225 | 392 | 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ewen Maddock Dam
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ewen Maddock Dam?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ewen Maddock Dam are:
- Ferny Forest Loop (4.4/5)
- Ferny Forest Loop Access (4.3/5)
- Ewen Maddock Dam trail (4/5)
- Ewen Maddock Dam trail (4/5)
- Horseshoe hill (3.9/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ewen Maddock Dam?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ewen Maddock Dam are:
- August (49 activities)
- October (38 activities)
- July (36 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ewen Maddock Dam?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Ewen Maddock Dam. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Ewen Maddock Dam?
The longest trail in Ewen Maddock Dam is Ewen Maddock Dam trail at 6.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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