Davies Creek National Park, Dinden National Park, Dinden West Forest Reserve and Bare Hill Conservation Park Tropical North Queensland

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Mountain biking

Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park

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See park alerts for the current status of the Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park trails.

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Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park

This network of mountain bike trails in the Lamb Range between Mareeba and Kuranda is accessed from the Kennedy Highway, approximately 13km from Mareeba. Follow the Davies Creek signs. The trails wind along the rain-shadowed slopes of the Lamb Range.

With lengths and grades for everyone, riders navigate granite outcrops, cross clear streams, and traverse forests of bloodwoods, stringybarks, she-oaks, cycads and grass trees.

These shared trails were built for mountain bike riding but are available to walkers. Horse and trail bike riding are not permitted.

If you are interested in volunteering to help maintain these mountain bike trails, contact Mareeba Mountain Goats Inc.

TrailGradeDistanceTime
Trail 1 Easy 10.6km Allow 30–60min riding time
Trail 2 Intermediate 1.7km Allow 2–5min riding time
Trail 3 Intermediate 4.0km

Allow 30–40min riding time

This trail has 6 black (difficult) alternative sections.

Trail 4 Intermediate 1.9km Allow 10–20min riding time
Trail 5 Easy 3.6km Allow 10–20min riding time
Trail 7 Easy 2.7km Allow 5–10min riding time

Right activity, right place

  • Walkers are welcome to use the mountain bike trails in this network. For your safety, walk in the opposite direction of travel and give way to mountain bikes.
  • Dogs, horses and other vehicles are not permitted in the mountain bike park.

Ride safely

  • Remain on the marked mountain bike trails.
  • Riders may need to lift bikes through or over gates.
  • Service vehicles have limited access to the road network. Be aware of road and trail crossings and give way to vehicles. If required, emergency vehicles may be able to access these service roads. Make note of the emergency evacuation signs as you ride the trails.
  • Wear appropriate safety gear and be realistic about your cycling abilities.
  • Sections of trails may be slippery when wet and creeks can rise rapidly in heavy rain. Beware of swift flowing water.
  • Mobile reception is available in some locations. Make note of these locations on the map (PDF, 2.4MB) , and as you ride the trails.

Ride responsibly

  • Give way when riding down slopes and alert other riders when approaching.
  • Avoid skidding and sliding around turns and down slopes—this may result in collisions with other trail users and damage the trail surface.
  • Keep tracks in good condition and limit erosion by not riding during or immediately after wet weather.

Care for the park

  • Stay on marked trails and formed roads to prevent erosion and disturbance to vegetation.
  • Take your rubbish with you when you leave.