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.
Think you're tough? This trail blends old-school grit with natural obstacles. Tackle the rocks, navigate the log rollovers, and prove you’ve got what it takes to conquer this challenging climb.
About Man vs Machine, Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails
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.
Get ready for a solid workout as you climb 63m over 1.5km on this blue trail. It’s a great challenge to pair with Blue Panther for a classic, tight singletrack double! While it’s the most physically demanding trail here, just drop into a low gear and spin your way to the top.
Visit Mundaring
Discover the bushland beauty of Mundaring, nestled in the heart of the Perth Hills. This hiker and cyclist paradise boasts an array of trails that lead you through a tapestry of lush marri and jarrah forests, winter waterfalls, native wildlife and vibrant spring wildflowers. Embrace the challenge of the region’s renowned trails from the epic Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, to following the Golden Pipeline on the Kep Track, or delving into a time gone by along the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail.
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.
Group C - Mountain Biking & Gravel
(Mountain bike, gravel and touring trails.)
Always ride with a buddy and ride within your skill level
Bike tools and spares (E.g. Mini bike-pump, spare tubes, puncture repair kit)
Helmet, consider a full-face helmet for more difficult trails
Water
Snacks/ food
Sun protection: sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Additional protective gear: gloves, body armour
For remote trails consider a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) or satellite phone
For longer trails take extra food and water
Always have a first aid kit (vehicle nearby or on you for longer trails) and check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced
Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
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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Woman Vs Machine
Chicks Rock! Lots of play things to keep you distracted while you climb!
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