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Man vs Machine, Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails Man vs Machine, Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails

Mountain Bike  in Perth & Surrounds

Part of Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails network
  • 1-3 hours
  • 1.5 km
    • Mountain Bike Moderate

      Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

So you think you're a tough guy? This trail is a little old-school and a little natural. Lets see how you handle the rocks and the odd log rollover on this up trail.

Chicks Rock! Lots of play things to keep you distracted while you climb!
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This is one of the up trails in the Lake Leschenaultia MTB network - with the other being the far easier Eastern Line. The trail starts a fair way down the fire trail riding away from the rest of the network, approximately 500 metres - and is probably the hardest trail to find.

Once on the trail you have a solid workout as you climb 63m for around 1.5km. This is a blue trail and a great trail to double up with Blue Panther for an old-school tight singletrack double! Be warned though this is the most taxing of all the trails out here in terms of physical exertion. Having said that, it is easy enough just to pick a low gear and spin your way up. 

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

Time / Duration

30 minutes

Length

1.5km up trail

What To Pack

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

Trail Start

From the carpark follow the firetrail away from the rest of the MTB trails. Watch out for the sign on the right hand side of the track.

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Trail End

At the top of the Trail Head ready to choose the downward trails.

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Mountain Bike

Moderate

Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

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Facilities

Based on the far side of the popular Lake Leschenaultia area this facility boasts a swimming beach, canoes, camping and toilets.  On the MTB trails side is a car park and grassed area with BBQ available. Defibrillator located near the office.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Water Access Points
  • Camping
  • Coach Parking
  • First Aid Equipment
  • All accessible parking
  • Sheltered Area
  • Accessible picnic facilities
  • Accessible BBQ facilities

Best time of year

Winter months for grip. Summer for swimming.

Trail Access

Lake Leschenaultia is located in Chidlow, just 45 minutes drive east of the Perth CBD and is accessed via the Great Eastern Highway

Prohibited Items

Dogs are prohibited at the Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails. 

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