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Wingello State Forest Mountain Bike Park
A fun network of MTB singletrack and waymarked trails are available in the beautiful Wingello State Forest in the Southern Highlands of NSW. So far there is some 12km of singletrack built with a further 1.5km planned for 2010. There is also 50k of waymarked trail.
Thanks to Forests NSW for providing resources and planning and to the Ground Effect Slush Fund for helping to fund the purchase of some tools.
Location of Wingello State Forest & Trail Maps
Location of Wingello State Forest:
Mountain Bike Trails of The Southern Highlands Map – 2nd Edition
Unfortunately this map is currently out of print. Look for a new edition soon.
Background
The Southern Highlands of NSW has some of the closest NSW State Forests to Sydney/Wollongong/Canberra and is a popular destination for mountain bikers. The main State Forests are Wingello, Penrose and Belanglo using forest trails and some singletrack. These forests, whilst small in the scheme of commercial forests, are working forests with pine trees grown for commercial purposes. These forests also have areas of native (eucalypt) forest which are not available for logging. Recognizing the importance of and their commitment to recreation, Forests NSW, Wild Horizons, and local riders have developed a network of singletrack in Wingello State Forest and signed over 50km of waymarked trails.
In addition to our working bees, Forests NSW secured a number of workparties from Conservation Volunteers Australia in 2007 to assist in trackbuilding and track signage.
How to Get There
From the North – The quickest way is to come down the Hume Highway, passing the Servo/Macdonalds at Sallys Corner. Some 11km after Sallys Corner there is a turnoff signposted to Wingello. It is quite easy to miss so go slow approaching. Follow this road (Murrimba Rd) into Wingello (7km) and crossover the Railway Line and turn right (Wingello shop is in front of you). Take the first road on the left (Forest Road) which soon turns to dirt. Follow this into Wingello State forest and after 4km or so you’ll come to an old sign saying ‘Forest Headquarter’. Turn in here and you’ve arrived. It’s about 2 to 2.5hrs from Sydney.
Alternatively come off the Hume Highway earlier and follow a route through Bundanoon, then the small village of Penrose and onto Wingello.
From the South – Travel up the Hume as far as the Marulan Service Centre. Continue on until just past the Heavy Vehicle Checking Centre there is a turnoff to the right signposted Tallong/Bundanoon. Be ready for this as it’s easy to miss at high speed. Drive on through Tallong to Wingello. Follow Forest Road as above. It is about 1.5hrs from Canberra.
Coming by Train – It is possible to reach the area by train. Some Cityrail services stop at Wingello. You would then have to ride from there.
Further information
Contact
Highlands Trail Fairies
Craig Perrott 0419 280 477
Email: craig@highlandstrails.com.au
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