Enjoyable gravel and road ride along picturesque trails and roads in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Features: Fire trails through stunning bushland, view over Cowan Creek.
Suitability: Suitable only for reliable and well maintained gravel or mountain bikes. Riders must be able to navigate their own way around the route and should be familiar with first aid.
Route Description:
The ride begins at Berkelo Bakery and we head for a short distance along McCarrs Creek Road and turn off to head down Duckholes Trail for some fun ups and downs along a fire trail with some dry creek beds, exposed sandstone and mildly technical downhills. A quick climb up West Head Road take you to Centre Trail which is a fairly flat and exposed trail cutting across to General San Martins Road. Then it’s road back to Terry Hills when we head along the Perimeter Trail and Long Trail to the lookout over Cowans Creek. We retrace or steps back to Terry Hills and finish with a refreshment at the café.
Possible Coffee stop: Berkelo Bakery, Corner of McCarrs Creek Road and Kanagra Avenue, Terrey Hills 2084
Bailout option is available at the 13km mark when we loop back through Terrey Hills.
Important Considerations:
• Carry ample water, as there are no refilling options.
• Bring plenty of snacks.
• Ride with a safe stopping distance, especially on downhills.
• Do not rely on riders ahead to choose the correct line or speed.
• Hazard calls for obstacles such as rocks and sticks may be too frequent, so stay alert and scan the trail ahead.
• Trail surface may have changed due to wet weather, erosion and maintenance.
Other factors:
• Trail type:Wide fire-trail and local roads
• Trail surface: Mostly smooth, well-graded, bare rock in parts, large potholes in parts, loose and steep in some places.
• Phone reception: Good
• River crossings, if any: None.
• Bail-out options: 13km back at Terrey Hills
Regroup Points:
• Intersection of Duckholes and McCarrs Creek Road at 5.9km
• End of the Centre Trail at 11.3km
• Turn off into Beltana Avenue at 13.1km
• Perimeter Trail / Long Track turnoff at 20.1km
• Long Track /Perimeter Trail turnoff at 28.4km
• Nerang Avenue 34.7km to regroup and ride together to the cafe
Check the National Parks and Wildlife website to ensure the track is open and accessible:
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kuringgai-chase-national-park
Distance: 36.00
Elevation Change: 500
Ride with GPS
Check public transport alerts: www.transportnsw.info/alerts#/metro-train
Risk warning
As a participant in this dangerous recreational activity, you may be exposing yourself to a significant risk of harm.
Bike North, the ride organisers and leaders wish to warn you of the risks and hazards that are an inherent part of cycling,
and to take care to prevent putting yourself, your fellow participants and/or others into danger.
By registering for this ride, you accept the warning as to risk, and you agree to ride in a safe and responsible
manner and to obey all road rules and other legal requirements.
All riders wear an approved helmet and carry water, at least one spare tube plus a pump.
Health Warning
Riders must not attend if sick, have Covid-19, influenza or symptoms of any communicable disease.
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