Difficulty
The level of difficulty varies from beginners to advanced
Distance: There is around 40km of single track in the Meehan Range, connected by a network of fire trails.
Time: Half day
Parking: Carpark accessed off Flagstaff Gully Link Road (take the Mornington exit from the Tasman Highway)
Dogs: Not allowed on mountain bike tracks
The Clarence Mountain Bike Park is located in the Meehan Range. It’s drier than the Wellington Range on the western side of the river, making it suitable for use during winter.
Council manages the area between the Flagstaff Gully Link Road car park, along the northern side of the Tasman Highway, to Belbins Road, which makes up the Clarence Mountain Bike Park. The rest of the range is managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service.
A skills park close to the main car park offers a pump track and a variety of jumps and features including a whale tail, drop offs and wall ride. There is a choice of ride lines so riders can progress from the easy features to more advanced.
The trail network extends throughout the Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area and includes tracks for beginners (green), intermediate (blue) and advanced riders (black).
Click here to view a more detailed map.
To reach the top of the Meehan Skyline Trail K’s Choice is an easy (green) climb that starts partway along the XC loop (it’s bi-directional so keep an eye out for descending riders) or the Corkscrew Climb, a technically challenging intermediate track for those looking for a workout.
There’s a choice of descending tracks with the Corkscrew Descent and Dinosaur Descent catering for intermediate riders while the Grassy Valley Descent has technical rock lines for advanced riders.
The park links to other tracks in the Meehan Range. A Skyline Fire Trail extends to the Parks and Wildlife Service managed Meehan Recreation Area in the Redgate section off Belbins Road. There are also purpose-built mountain bike tracks creating a loop between Flagstaff Hill and Caves Hill.
Activities
- Mountain biking
Other facilities
- Public toilet
Warning: Many of the tracks contain ‘extreme’ drops, jumps and obstacles. Riders should always inspect the track before riding and ride within their limits. When using the park you are required to:
- Wear a helmet and other protective gear
- Ride within your ability
- Carefully check the area you are going to ride before you ride it
- Respect other users
- Ensure that children are supervised at all times
For more information on the Clarence Mountain Bike Park and a detailed map – visit the Greater Hobart Trails website