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Finchy’s Top Trails – As Voted by You

Written by Finch Hatton MTB Crew
25 November 2024

If you’re a mountain biking enthusiast, you already know the joy of finding that perfect trail. Thanks to the votes of riders like you, the search just got easier with the top three Finchy Trails as voted by its riders!

So, grab your bike, strap on your helmet, and let’s dive into the favourites.

Coming in at No1. is black diamond trail Chuck a Sickie.

Starting from Kookaburra Junction, this trail drops into massive berms on an open eucalyptus ridge.

Despite its short length, this trail is packed with high-intensity features, keeping the energy all the way to Rocky Junction. Extend your adventure onto either Tasty Fig or No Drama Cane Farmer.

Chuck a Sickie full trail ride

Tasty Fig takes the silver medal but only by a whisker.

This fast, intermediate trail features large berms, massive rollers, and optional jump lines.

Access this epic airflow trail from Kookaburra Junction along Salubrious. Near the beginning, seize the chance for steeze with an optional jump over a gum tree. The trail concludes as it blends into No Wuckas at an iconic native fig tree.

Tasty Fig full trail ride

No.3 trail as voted by you is Your Shout.

Starting above the shuttle drop-off point, the first section is a short trail that will get riders flowing on its large berms and rollers.

The second section is accessed off the top section of Green Whistle. Traversing the shuttle road this trail delivers multiple options for riders to test themselves on jumps and obstacles.

The third section is accessed from the mid-point trailhead junction. This short trail will really get the adrenalin flowing on the large jumps and berms as it moves quickly through the open fields before reconnecting with Green Whistle.

Your Shout full trail ride

So, What Do You Reckon?

Are these your favourite trails, or do you have a secret gem you think should’ve made the list?

Whether you’re all about the adrenaline rush of Chuck A Sickie, the playful vibes of Tasty Fig, or the versatility of Your Shout, one thing’s for sure – Finchy’s trails never fail to deliver.

See you on the trails!

Mackay Regional Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Mackay Region the Yuwi, Widi, Barada Barna and Birriah peoples, and the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their custodianship and connection with land, waters, and communities.

We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

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