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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
54 trails
- E-Bike
17 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
57 trails
- Trail Running
57 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
11 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
11 trails
- Snowmobile
12 trails
- Snowshoe
35 trails
- Downhill Ski
13 trails
- Nordic Ski
23 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 11
- 16
- 15
Region Status
Open as of May 4, 2024Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 78
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 54
- Trails E-Bike
- 17
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 57
- Trails Trail Running
- 57
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 11
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 11
- Trails Snowmobile
- 12
- Trails Snowshoe
- 35
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 13
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 23
- Total Distance
- 78 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,921 ft
- Total Vertical
- 612 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 618 ft
- Reports
- 84
- Photos
- 29
- Ridden Counter
- 518
Sub Regions
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Baille Ard Nature Trails
- 1
- 2
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Open Hearth Park
- 4
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Petersfield Provincial Park
- 1
Popular Sydney Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,292 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 861 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,097 ft • 41 ft • 6 •
This 3 km trail system off Rotary Drive in Sydney consists of wide gravel paths suitable for walkers and cyclists. The trail system connects the Shipyard area of Sydney to Membertou and to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The gravel...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,910 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
The pathway is designed for both cyclists and pedestrians and is 3 metres wide, paved and 10 kilometres in length.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 84 ft • 6 •
The pathway is designed for both cyclists and pedestrians and is 3 metres wide, paved and 10 kilometres in length.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 62 ft • 6 •
The pathway is designed for both cyclists and pedestrians and is 3 metres wide, paved and 10 kilometres in length.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 5 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,440 ft • 0 ft • 5 •
Red's Nest is a blue rated trail that is recommended for all mountain and cross country bikes. It starts in past the carpark at Northmead Bowling Club next to Northmead Quarry and finishes at the creek in the bush.
Photos of Sydney Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Hills Trail | Oct 6, 2023 @ 10:40am Oct 6, 2023 | Unknown | geraldlogan | ||
| East Bay Hills Trail | Oct 6, 2023 @ 10:40am Oct 6, 2023 | Unknown | geraldlogan | ||
| ATVANS #604 | Aug 16, 2023 @ 5:12pm Aug 16, 2023 | Wet | teabee4 | ||
| Baille Ard 4 | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:25am Jul 15, 2023 | Dry | teabee4 | ||
| Baille Ard 2 | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:25am Jul 15, 2023 | Dry | teabee4 | ||
| Red's Nest | Jun 23, 2022 @ 6:38pm Jun 23, 2022 | Dry | jim-mcgnarly | ||
| Spec Trail | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Prince St Trail | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Muggah Creek | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Mayflower Mall | May 1, 2020 @ 2:40pm May 1, 2020 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jIf2w8 | vote | trail | activity #91058770 | Mar 22, 2026 @ 4:28am Mar 22, 2026 |
| jIf2w8 | ridden | trail | activity #91058758 | Mar 22, 2026 @ 4:27am Mar 22, 2026 |
| etienneOoFPPl | wishlist | region | activity #76154684 | Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:26am Jul 18, 2025 |
| timothyhagan | wishlist | region | activity #74305794 | Jun 21, 2025 @ 11:41pm Jun 21, 2025 |
| maxpower5408 | wishlist | region | activity #73457089 | Jun 9, 2025 @ 7:10pm Jun 9, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge5 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Hearth Park Bike Park | skill park | Sydney | |
| Neville Park Pumptrack | skill park | Sydney |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 54 | 53 miles | 2,589 ft | 21 miles | 574 ft | #3,164 | #10 | 27 | 82 | 1,344 | ||
| E-Bike | 17 | 29 miles | 1,296 ft | 11 miles | 515 ft | #3,771 | #11 | 80 | 14 | |||
| Horse | 10 | 24 miles | 1,020 ft | 9 miles | 525 ft | #1,452 | #12 | 36 | ||||
| Hike | 57 | 59 miles | 2,854 ft | 22 miles | 614 ft | #3,778 | #10 | 84 | 672 | |||
| Trail Running | 57 | 59 miles | 2,854 ft | 22 miles | 614 ft | #3,414 | #9 | 84 | 36 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 11 | 25 miles | 1,020 ft | 10 miles | 515 ft | #800 | #9 | 36 | 1 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 11 | 22 miles | 886 ft | 8 miles | 518 ft | #604 | #12 | 36 | 4 | |||
| Snowmobile | 12 | 25 miles | 1,020 ft | 10 miles | 515 ft | #234 | #8 | 31 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 35 | 45 miles | 3,048 ft | 18 miles | 614 ft | #486 | #11 | 38 | 5 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 13 | 12 miles | 2,759 ft | 4 miles | 456 ft | #528 | #2 | 219 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 23 | 33 miles | 2,008 ft | 13 miles | 597 ft | #644 | #11 | 34 | 18 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Sydney
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What are the best places to ride in Sydney?
Sydney has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sydney?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sydney are:
- Red's Nest (4.1/5)
- Maryann Corbett Trail (0/5)
- East Bay Hills Trail (0/5)
- Baille Ard 2 (0/5)
- Baille Ard 3 (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sydney?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Sydney are:
- September (11 activities)
- August (10 activities)
- November (7 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sydney?
Check the Sydney trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
Activities
- By JeffV
& contributors - Admins: bent6543
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- sydney activity log | embed map of Sydney mountain bike trails | sydney mountain biking points of interest
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