Glenrock mountain biking trails
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Overview
Improvements to Glenrock track and trails
Construction to upgrade tracks and trails in Glenrock State Conservation Area is due to be completed in 2023. There will be unavoidable restrictions on access during this time. Find out more about the improvements planned for Glenrock State Conservation Area.
Spend the day riding your mountain bike on the trails in Glenrock State Conservation Area near Newcastle. There are rides to suit all levels, and even the kids can ride.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Distance
- 34km of trails
- Time suggested
- 1 day
- Grade
- Medium
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen, drinking water
- Please note
- Dogs and other pets are not permitted in this park. See where you can bring your dog.
- Some of the trails are shared with other visitors, so look out for walkers and stick to signposted trails when riding.
- Suggested times may vary depending on which mountain biking trail you chose to take.
- If you are interested in holding a mountain biking event in this park, please use the online form.
Glenrock State Conservation Area provides excellent opportunities for mountain bike riding. With 14km of purpose-built bike trails and 20km of linked management trails in the northern section of the park, allow a day to explore the area. The mountain bike tracks will take you on a windy ride through open forest and woodlands and, in combination with the trail network, provide access to Burwood Beach, Leichhardt’s lookout and the waterfalls.
The trails are graded – green circle for beginners, blue square for intermediate and black diamond for advanced, so there is bound to be one that suits your level. Biking trails are all signed, so if you can’t see a sign it means that riding is not permitted.
Large bike maps are installed at major entrances, but if you'd like to print off and take your own, or find out further information on how to volunteer, check out Glenrock Trail Alliance. For up-to-date news visit Glenrock Trail Alliance on Facebook.
Also see
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Baileys Cottage
Baileys Cottage in Glenrock State Conservation Area offers holiday accommodation near Newcastle. There’s a load to do, including mountain biking, fishing and walking.
Accommodation:
Baileys Cottage
Baileys Cottage in Glenrock State Conservation Area offers holiday accommodation near Newcastle. There’s a load to do, including mountain biking, fishing and walking.
Why pets aren't allowed in most parks
Did you know that dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves? Find out the important reasons why pets aren’t allowed in most parks, and how you can help protect our native animals and plants.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Newcastle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4946 4100
- npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Park info
- in Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
What's nearby:
Things to do (30)
- Aboriginal culture (1)
- Adventure sports (1)
- Beach (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (6)
- Canoeing/paddling (2)
- Cycling (4)
- Environmental appreciation/study (3)
- Fishing (3)
- Historic heritage (2)
- Other experiences (2)
- Picnics and barbecues (5)
- Sightseeing (7)
- Surfing (1)
- Walking (13)
- Waterfalls (1)