This one goes out to the beginners

New to mountain biking? We’ve got your back.

Finch Hatton MTB is perfect for beginners and offers the opportunity to progress at your own pace.

We’ve put together a progression series to help you feel comfortable in the saddle and build your skills step by step.

Green Trails: Perfect for Beginners

G’Day G’Day (#01)
- Distance: Approximately 3.2 kilometres
- Description: This trail offers a gentle introduction to mountain biking, featuring smooth paths and gradual turns. It’s designed to help novices build confidence while enjoying the serene rainforest surroundings.
Salubrious (#14)
- Distance: Approximately 0.5 kilometers
- Description: This trail offers a smooth ride with gentle slopes, allowing beginners to practice their skills in a comfortable setting.
No Wukkas (#08)
- Distance: Around 0.8 kilometres
- Description: A short and sweet trail, No Wukkas provides a relaxed ride with minimal elevation changes, making it perfect for those new to the sport.

Once you have these green trails down pat, we’d encourage you to take a step up and try out some of our blue trails!

Blue Trail: A Step Up

Tasty Fig (#04)
- Distance: About 1 kilometre
- Description: For those ready to progress, Tasty Fig presents a moderate challenge with larger berms, rollers, and optional jump lines. It’s designed to help riders transition from beginner to intermediate levels, offering a thrilling yet manageable experience.
Bung Eye (#12)
- Distance: Approximately 1.2 kilometres
- Description: Bung Eye is a flowy trail featuring a series of berms and gentle rollers. It’s designed to help riders develop cornering skills and maintain momentum, offering a fun and engaging ride for those stepping up from green trails.
Pando’s Alright (#07)
- Distance: Approximately 1.1 kilometres
- Description: Pando’s Alright offers a mix of flowing sections and some gentle technical challenges, perfect for riders looking to refine their skills. With sweeping corners and a few small rollers, it delivers an enjoyable experience for those stepping up to blue trails.

Embarking on these trails will not only introduce you to the fundamentals of mountain biking but also immerse you in the breathtaking landscapes that Finch Hatton has to offer.