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squareWombats Wander                           BEGINNER
A touring trail for the family and the beginner Mountain Biker.  The trail surface is a mixture f grass and fine gravel and is 9.6Km in length.  The trail meanders around the edge of Bog Creek nature reserve and provides ample opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Distance: 9.6Km                  Expected Time: 2 hours

 

Lyrebird Loop                                 INTERMEDIATE
This trail ride would suit riders of an intermediate standard and fit beginners.  Although it is not a technical ride it is for those who are happy to be on the bike seat for up to 4 hours.  The trail cruises along the sides of the creek reserves, which for the most part offers pleasant scenery of native bush land.  There are some small sections of forest road to link these sections together.  There are some long, but not steep, hills on this ride and the trail surface is a forgiving mixture of fine road base and grass.

Distance: 26.1Km                Expected Time: 4 hours

 

Tennyson Track           INTERMEDIATE
This trail has as its feature a long downhill of over 200 vertical meters and would suit the intermediate rider or above.  The views from the top of Mt Tennyson are extensive from Delegate in the west and tin the east Wog Wog.  Pheasant Peak and White Rock Mountains.  The descends through forests of Shining Gum (some of tallest gun trees) with an understorey of tree ferns, creepers and mossy logs.  The trail surface is a forgiving nature allowing for high speeds and with numerous rollovers.  Caution should be exercised.

Distance:  9.2Km                 Expected Time: 1.5 Hours

 

Genoa River Ride          ADVANCED
This is the longest trail in the area and is best suited to the fit rider or racer.  Alternatively it could be used as a two day ride, camping on the headwaters of the Genoa River.  This trail does have some long and steep up hills and travels through some remote country.  Anybody undertaking this tour should be fully equipped with all the essential repair gear, first-aid kit, map and compass.

Distance:  41Km                  Expected Time: 6-7 Hours

 

 

MOUNTAIN BIKERS CODE

PLEASE SIGN IN/OUT REGISTER
At the Bondi Forest Lodge prior to EACH day's riding.

RIDE ON OPEN TRAILS ONLY
This is dangerous country in bush fire season.  Do not ride when the trails are shut.

LEAVE NO TRACE
Take your rubbish with you!

CONTROL YOUR BICYCLE
Hospitals are a long way away.  Use your head.

ALWAYS YIELD
Forest vehicles use some of the tracks - GIVE WAY.

BEWARE OF ANIMALS - ESPECIALLY SNAKES
Watch for kangaroos early in the morning and at dusk.  Snakes like to bask in the sun on the trails - leave them alone.

PLAN AHEAD
Have all the essential repair gear (spare tube, pump, etc); the nearest bike store is in Bombala.  Carry a first-aid kit and know how to use it.  Wear your helmet.  Water can be scarce.  Carry sufficient for your ride.  Take plenty of snacks.

DO NOT RIDE ALONE