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Pumphill Uphill, Pemberton MTB Park Pumphill Uphill, Pemberton MTB Park

Bush Walk

(+2)
Gravel, Cross Country
 in South West

Part of Pemberton MTB Park network
  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.5 km
    • Mountain Bike Easy

      Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

This is the main climb trail to access the trails at the top of ‘Pump Hill’. It is often regarded as the best and easiest climb trail in the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park. It is uphill only for bikers, hikers are welcome to use the trail in both directions. 

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This climb trail winds through the stunning Karri forest to reach the top of ‘Pump Hill’. 

Rollers and switchbacks keep the climb interesting, riders and walkers with a keen eye to detail will notice part of the trail uses an old railway corridor.  

From the top of the trail riders can access popular descending trails Longshanks and Drop Bear or they can head over to the west side of Pump Hill Road via Down Dale.

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Surrounded by idyllic, green pasture, with the majestic Treenbrook State forest as your backyard, Treenbrook Cottages is the perfect haven for a Southern Forest getaway.

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

10 - 20 minutes

Length

1.5km

What To Pack

Group C - Mountain Biking & Gravel (Mountain bike, gravel and touring trails.) required.

Trail Start

The trail starts at the car parking area on the corner of Pump Hill Road and Hatchery Road

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Trail End

At the top of the fire trail near Pumphill Road (bitumen road)

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Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

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Facilities

Toilets, BBQs and picnic facilities are located at Pemberton Pool
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

All year round. Spring - September to November there are lots of wildflowers about.

Trail Access

Road and bus to Pemberton, 327km (3.5 hours) drive south of Perth

Prohibited Items

Motor bikes are prohibited
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1 trail goers have rated Pumphill Uphill, Pemberton MTB Park as 4 out of 5!

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Jack Emerton

Reviewed 17 Jun 2017, 6:22pm

Nice easy single track uphill to the top through some beaut forest

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