| Andersons |
Amber |
| Appin |
Green |
| Awaba State Forest |
Amber |
| Camden River |
Green |
| Cascades |
Red |
| Centre Track |
Amber |
| Chiltern Track |
Amber |
| Duck Hole/Terrey Hills Trail |
Amber |
| Glenrock State Conservation Area |
Amber |
| Jesmond Park/John Hunter Hospital Hill |
Amber |
| Kiwarrak State Forest |
Red |
| Lane Cove National Park |
Amber |
| Manly Dam |
Red |
| Mogo State Forest |
Green |
| Mount Annan Botanic Garden |
Red |
| North Turramurra |
Amber |
| Ourimbah State Forest |
Red |
| Royal National Park |
Amber |
| Singleton MTB track |
Green |
| Terrey Hills |
Red |
| The Oaks |
Green |
| Wingello State Forest |
Green |
Lake Woodford
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At a Glance
Status: Unknown
Firetrail:
5 for 9.3km (76%)
Mixed:
1 for 2.9km (24%)
NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.
Lake Woodford's surrounds have recently been opened to riders and walkers, meaning we can now access a bunch more firetrail in the mid mountains. Note: There is no legal access to the dam - no swimming!
Meeting Point:
The parking area on Woodbury St, Woodford, NSW
Full Description:
This is a newly opened area, although the trails have been in existence for many years. Lake Woodford used to provide water supplies to the mid mountains, but was decommissioned some years ago. Lobbying by local riders and walkers has resulted in access being granted to all the firetrails surrounding the lake, but there is no access to the dam wall or water - large fines apply, and there are no excuses - LOTS of signs are in place.
The firetrails are typical Blue Mountains rides - sandstone base with loose sand and rocks. Hills can be very steep. My GPS showed the dam at 470m, and the surrounding ridges at over 600m. I descended 130m in one km, and soon faced a similar climb back up a different hill. Lots of waterbars on the descent if you're brave enough. The trails run off local ridges, and mostly descend to the dam or nearby, and you can spend some time exploring and linking trails.
Facilities:
Hazelbrook shops provide a range of food and supply options. Woodford Post Offfice has limited hours and a very small choice of drinks or snacks. Nearest bike shops are at Springwood or Wentworth Falls.
