MTB
Mountain Cross
Please keep off the new grass areas.
General Warning & Exclusion of Liability
Sporting activities at Stromlo Forest Park maybe dangerous and may result in injury or death to the person &/or property loss or damage. Users participating and spectators viewing these activities do so at their own risk.
To the extent permitted by law, the Australian Capital Territory excludes all liability, including but not limited to liability for personal injury, death, property damage, property loss, and consequential loss or damage of any kind arising from the use of &/or entry to Stromlo Forest Park, whether in contract, by negligent act or omission, or any other tortious action.
In emergency ring 000
Venue management: 6256 6700
To book this circuit please visit the Bookings section.
Track Length: 400 metres
Track Elevation: 20 metres
IMBA rules of the trail
- 01: Ride on open trails only.
- 02: Leave no trace.
- 03: Control your bicycle.
- 04: Always yield trail.
- 05: Never spook animals.
- 06: Plan ahead
The world-class Mountain Bike Track designer, Glen Jacobs, designed the Stromlo Forest Park Mountain Cross course.
With the help of over 300,000m3 of soil, brought in by trucks over a 3-month period, the Mountain Cross mound is an international standard course. It has a purpose built start point with a hydraulic start system to allow both amateur and professional riders the ability practice and compete using state of the art equipment.
The Mountain Cross course should only be ridden by competent MTB or BMX riders and all users must remain on the designated tracks and paths provided. Spectators wishing to view the Mountain Cross may do so however; for your safety keep well clear of the track.
Recommended Equipment
Appropriate gloves, elbow, knee and shin pads, full faced helmet (Australian Standard Certified), mountain bike with front suspension or appropriate BMX bike, working front and rear brakes, and adequate tread on tires and chest and spine protection.
Conditions of use
- Mountain Cross track is one-way only; don’t ride up hill.
- No stopping on the track; complete a full run of the track.
- Leave an appropriate distance between yourself and riders in front of you.
- All users must wear a certified helmet (Australian Standard Certified) at all times.
- Use appropriate riding equipment including: gloves, enclosed footwear, goggles, kneepads, shin guards, elbow pads and covered clothing.
- Ride within your ability.
- Yield to faster riders.
- Don’t take shortcuts; ride only on the track provided.
- Riding obstacles are present on the track, please observe & navigate appropriately.
- Track use may be restricted for safety reasons at various times or for special events.
- Pedestrians must stay off the track at all times and only cross with extreme care.
