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Ankle Biters Loop, Pemberton MTB Park Ankle Biters Loop, Pemberton MTB Park

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.5 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.

Ankle Biters is a short loop at the top of the south side of ‘Pump Hill’ trails, perfect for beginner riders. A very gentle uphill is followed by a subtle descent, with a few small whoops and corners.

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This trail is a short, easy loop along the top of the south side of the ‘Pump Hill’ trails. Ridden clockwise, the trail features a gentle, gradual climb followed by an equally gradual descent with a few small humps and corners, making it perfect for those not wanting much speed. It also makes a good warm-up or time-passer for those riding with others of varying speed and ability. 

Locals Tip: A few pedal strokes on the descending side makes for more fun. 

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Time / Duration

5 - 10 minutes

Length

500m loop

What To Pack

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

Trail Start

Ankle Biters is accessed from the Pumphill Trailhead on the eastern side of Pumphill Road, next to Pumphill Farm. Entry to the trail is on the right

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Trail End

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.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Hazards & Warnings

The Pemberton MTB Network has some shared trails and you may encounter walkers with dogs. Please be respectful of each other and it is advised that you keep your dog on a leash. 

Facilities

Universally accessible toilets, BBQs and picnic facilities are located at Pemberton Pool.

Bring your bathers for a swim at Pemberton Pool after your ride in the warmer weather.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Water Access Points
  • All accessible parking
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Accessible picnic facilities
  • Accessible BBQ facilities

Best time of year

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

Trail Access

Road or 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 Ankle Biters Loop, Pemberton MTB Park as 1 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Jack Emerton

Reviewed 17 Jun 2017, 6:16pm

When we road this trail it was very badly covered with branches and bark from the bluegums wont be much fun for the younger ones till it is cleaned up.

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