Riding the Mountain: Stage 1

An easy climb from the Wellington Park entry near Bracken Lane to the North-South Track near The Springs. Graded as an easy mountain bike and walking track, Rocky Wheel'n is dual direction for walkers and runners, but uphill only for mountain bikers. A gentle gradient makes climbing the track achievable by people of most ages and fitness levels.

A fun descent suitable for most riders. Graded as easy, Free Wheel'n is a flow riding experience with minimal levels of risk. It is mountain bike only and is a great ride for people looking to improve their skills.

This moderately difficult climbing track gives riders access to the new Upper Luge track and is shared use, dual direction for walkers and runners, uphill only for mountain bike riders.

A popular single direction mountain bike only track graded moderately difficult which can be enjoyed on repeat by using the Crosscut track to climb back up.

Riding the Mountain: trail map(PNG, 1MB)

The design of each track underwent comprehensive on-ground environmental, heritage and Aboriginal value assessments to ensure minimum impacts. The detailed studies undertaken to inform the project and support the planning application are available below:

• Aboriginal Heritage Assessment Report

• Site Stability Review: Mountain Bike Track Stability

• Historic Heritage Assessment: Tracks 1a, 1b, 12 and Upper Luge

• Natural Values Assessment: Rocky Wheelin' MTB track

• Natural Values Assessment: Upper Luge and Track 12

The City of Hobart's Riding the Mountain plan responds to limited local riding opportunities, the growing popularity of mountain biking and puts Hobart in a position to make a strong contribution to Tasmania's mountain biking reputation.

• The new recreational mountain biking trails benefit a wide range of users including locals, tourists and local small businesses.

• Investing in better mountain bike trails will deliver economic benefits in the community and there will be a clear trickle-down effect among local tourism operators as Hobart boosts it mountain biking credentials to help support tourism across Tasmania.

The project is part of broader City of Hobart plans that will see almost $1.5 million spent this financial year on track and trail works, providing work for Tasmanian trail builders.

The new trails are part of the City of Hobart's Riding the Mountain blueprint for improved mountain bike riding in the mountain's foothills.

Stage one of the Riding the Mountain plan has delivered a better tourism experience – a recreational network that enables visitors to explore the mountain's natural beauty and is accessible to a wide range of riders, walkers and runners.