Smithfield Conservation Park Tropical North Queensland

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Myrtle rust found

Myrtle rust—a fungal disease affecting many native plants—has been found in this park. The disease poses a significant threat to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Learn more about myrtle rust and how to minimise its spread. Photo credit: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Be inspired: Mountain biking in north Queensland parks—feel the burn!

Want to take leg day to the next level? Sometimes you just have to say, ‘what the heck, let’s do it’. Queensland National Parks, particularly those in the north, offer some gnarly mountain bike trails&hellip… Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Things to do

Mountain bike trails are suitable for all levels.

Photo credit: Gordon Greaves

Advanced riders will even find trails to suit their skill level.

Photo credit: Gordon Greaves

Camping and accommodation

Camping

Camping is not permitted in Smithfield Conservation Park.

Other accommodation

There is a range of holiday accommodation in and around Cairns and the northern beaches.

For more information see the tourism information links.

Mountain biking

A network of more than 12km of trails provides a variety of downhill and cross-country mountain-biking trails, suitable for everyone from beginners to world class athletes. All trails within the park are classified according to their level of difficulty, as per the International Mountain Biking Association’s (IMBA) trail difficulty rating system.

All trails in the park are accessible for mountain bikers, with the exception of the world cup downhill course, as this is within the Restricted Access Area (PDF, 163.6KB) .

Maps

Smithfield Conservation Park map (PDF, 217.7KB)

Key to trail grades

Grade	Symbol	Description
Easy		Wide trail with gentle gradient and smooth surface. Some obstacles such as roots, logs and rocks. Suitable for beginner mountain bike riders with basic mountain-bike skills and off-road bikes.
Intermediate		Trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and obstacles. May include steep sections. Suitable for skilled mountain bike riders, with mountain bikes.
Difficult		Suitable only for experienced mountain bikers, used to physically demanding routes. Navigation and personal survival skills are highly desirable. Expect large, dangerous and unavoidable obstacles and features. Challenging and variable trail with long, steep climbs or descents and loose surfaces. Some sections will be easier to walk.
Extreme		Suitable only for highly experienced mountain bikers, used to physically demanding routes. Navigation and personal survival skills are highly desirable. Severe constructed trails and/or natural features—all sections are challenging. Includes extreme levels of exposure and/or risk. Expect large and unavoidable obstacles and features. Some sections will be easier to walk.