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TUESDAY 30th APRIL 2013
Update on partial trail closures at Stromlo
Click here to view the update media release
MONDAY 8th APRIL 2013
Stromlo Forest Park closing hours
Due to the finishing of daylight savings the park will close at 6:00pm. For further information click here.
THURSDAY 4th APRIL 2013
Media Release update.
The section of the trail between ‘Red Rock’ and ‘Tall Trees’ remains closed and barricaded and will likely remain closed until mid-next week. Members of the public are urged to respect the barricade and not attempt entry into the closed section of the trail.
The remainder of Stromlo Forest Park (over 60 kilometres of trails) remains open for business and is safe for public use.
Click here to view the updated media release
THURSDAY 4th APRIL 2013
All users of the main trunk trail at Stromlo Forest Park are advised that sections of this trail are closed until further notice. Pieces of potential asbestos containing material (ACM) have been found on two sections of the track. Immediate clean-up and thorough rehabilitation activities have been initiated in accordance with established ACT Government protocols.
Visitors are reminded that while a section of main track is closed due to asbestos removal, the remainder of Stromlo Forest Park is open for business.
Click here to view the media release
WEDNESDAY 27th March 2013
The MTBA National 24 Solo Championships are being held this Saturday and Sunday (30th and 31st) at Stromlo Forest Park. The course will be closed during racing. Practice is on Friday but trails will be open to ride. For more info about the MTBA 24 hour Solo Championship check out the website
FRIDAY 15th MARCH 2013
Capital punishment is on this Saturday 16th March. Most of the trails will be used throughout the day for the event and will be marked. For more info about Capital Punishment click here
WEDNESDAY 20th FEB 2013
Australia’s hottest mountain bikers will be in action at one of the world’s best venues, Stromlo Forest Park, for the 2013 National Mountain Bike Championships, from Thrusday 21st of February till Sunday 24th of February.
This event will showcase the best in the sport across the four mountain biking disciplines: cross country, downhill, mountain cross and trials.
The national championship will feature a swag of past and, hopefully, future Olympians and is expected to attract in excess of 1,500 competitors and 10,000 spectators.
Mountain bike racing is a must for adrenaline junkies and is one of the world’s most gruelling and exciting sports. Spectators at Stromlo can catch all the awesome action up close from multiple vantage points.
Many of the trails will be closed over the four days. The Main carpark will also be closed.
For more information visit www.mtba.asn.au
TUESDAY 5th FEB 2013
Rocky Trail will be back at SFP this weekend. Trails will be bunted and signposted later this week. Most trails will be in use for the event on Sunday (10th Feb 2013)
SATURDAY 19th JAN 2013
Stromlo Forest Park has re-opened today as the Total Fire Ban has been lifted.
WEDNESDAY 9th JAN 2013
Skyline is being upgraded over the next week.
Please be aware that, due to this upgrade, the trail will be closed intermittenntly over the next week or so. Work times will vary due to the weather and schedule, so please be aware of this also.
The trail builders will place a track closed sign at the beginning of Skyline when they are working so if there's a sign at the top, please ride down one of the other fantastic trails Stromlo has to offer.
MONDAY 7th JAN 2013
Please note that due to a total fire ban, which is in place tomorrow (Tuesday 8 January 2013), Stromlo Forest Park will be closed. The park will remain closed until the Total Fire Ban is lifted.
MONDAY 7th JAN 2013
Please note that due to prevailing weather conditions there is a high probability that Stromlo Forest Park will be closed on Tuesday 08/01/2013 due to a predicted total fire ban in the ACT region.
WEDNESDAY 10th OCT 2012
Uriarra Road remains closed due to road works. Please note that access to Stromlo Forest Park is via John Gorton Drive only.
MONDAY 20th AUG 2012
Please be aware the Bushfire Memorial entry is now open.
FRIDAY 6th JULY 2012
Stromlo Forest Park update
This weekend (6th, 7th and 8th of July), Stromlo Forest park is hosting the Australian Junior and Women’s tour.
Traffic in and out of the park will be restricted during race times and will be managed by traffic marshals.
The tour will be utilising the criterium circuit and the roads surrounding the park over the weekend.
Please have patience and take care when in the vicinity of the park.
TUESDAY 13TH MARCH 2012
Stromlo Forest Park update
As of today, the Robert De Castella running track has been be reopened.
Loop 2 of the XC MTB Trails has also been reopened. This includes the following trails - Fenceline, Cockatoo Switchbacks, Blue Gums, Emu Run, ABC Switchbacks. Western Wedgetail, Skyline, Luge and Old Duffy Descent, including the return trail.
Please be informed that the trails are still wet in some areas, so we do ask that riders please take care when riding. The other trails and loops will be opened, as they are repaired and are safe to be ridden.
Please contact Territory Venues & Events for further information on (02) 6256 6700.
wednesday 7TH MARCH 2012
Stromlo Forest Park update
All mountain bike trails at Stromlo Forest Park will continue to remain closed until at least next Tuesday March 13.
Last week’s heavy rain resulted in significant damage to trails that need to be repaired. While there are many trails that did not suffer damage, they do need further time to drain and dry out. The decision to keep the mountain bike trails closed has been made in the interest of rider safety and also to prevent further damage to infrastructure.
The cross country running track also remains closed and a decision will be made later in the week as to whether it will reopen for the weekend. This decision is largely dependent on the weather conditions over the next few days.
On a brighter note, cyclists are again able to use the criterium.
Please contact Territory Venues & Events for further information on (02) 6256 6700.
MONDAY 5TH MARCH 2012
Park Re-Open
The Stephen Hodge Criterium Circuit and Robert De Castella Running Track have now been re-opened. The MTB trails will remain closed due to damage from the excessive rain, until further notice.
Please contact Territory Venues & Events for further information on (02) 6256 6700.
