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Busted Nuts, Murray Valley Mountain Bike Trails, Dwellingup

Pindjarup & Wiilman Noongar Country

Jump, Downhill
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Trail difficulty
Trail difficulty
  • Length 1.6km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • One-way
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Busted Nuts is a black all mountain descent. This fast, feature packed flow trail will have you on your toes with big berms and jumps. 

Part of the Murray Valley Mountain BIke Trails, Dwellingup.

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre

(08) 9538 1108

National Parks

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Flora and Fauna Statistics

500+
Plant species
120+
Bird species
20+
Mammal species

Lane Poole Reserve is a 55,000-hectare conservation area near Dwellingup, Western Australia. It protects the largest remaining block of the northern Jarrah Forest, acting as a crucial sanctuary for approximately 500 native plant species and over 100 native wildlife species. 

The reserve's plant life is defined by its changing elevations, running from deep river valleys to high forest canopies. The forest is dominated by Jarrah and Marri trees. You will also spot Yarri (WA Blackbutt) in the lush valleys and Wandoo woodlands stretching across the drier eastern ridges. Bull Banksia, Sheoak, and the uniquely named Snottygobble are common understorey trees. In spring, the forest comes alive with colour, including orchids, grevilleas and bright acacias.

The dense swamp thickets hide a rare mainland population of the Quokka. Look closely in the undergrowth at dawn or dusk to spot the elusive Chuditch (Western Quoll), the Woylie (Brush-tailed Bettong), and the Western Ringtail Possum. A haven for birdwatchers, the reserve hosts over 120 bird species, inlcuding splendid fairy-wrens, red-tailed black cockatoos, grey fantails, and the elusive noisy scrub-bird. The Murray River weaves through the reserve, supporting native freshwater species like marron (freshwater crayfish), Western Pygmy Perch, as well as introduced species like rainbow trout.


Keep an eye out for these species:

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) banksii

Animalia: Aves

Scarlet Robin

Petroica (Petroica) boodang

Animalia: Aves

Western Splendid Fairy-wren

Malurus (Malurus) splendens splendens

Animalia: Aves

South-western Spotted Scrubwren

Sericornis (Sericornis) frontalis maculatus

Animalia: Aves

Short-beaked Echidna

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Animalia: Mammalia

Black-faced Kangaroo

Macropus fuliginosus melanops

Animalia: Mammalia

Slender Tree Frog

Litoria adelaidensis

Animalia: Amphibia

Silky Blue Orchid

Cyanicula sericea

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Common Clematis

Clematis pubescens

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Grasstree

Xanthorrhoea preissii

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Snottygobble

Persoonia elliptica

Plantae: Equisetopsida

River Banksia

Banksia seminuda

Plantae: Equisetopsida

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Dwellingup Forest Lodge

Dwellingup

Luxurious chalets set in the tranquillity of the natural bushland. All fully equipped with modern kitchens and linen provided. Beautiful views of the lake from the private balconies.

Waypoints Cafe

Dwellingup

Waypoints Café serves tasty, seasonal food and drinks to nourish the active and adventurous. Overlooking the skate park, pump track, Hotham Valley train and shaded lawn you won't ever need to leave!

Dwellingup Adventures

Dwellingup

Invent your own adventure and lose yourself in the forest and river valleys of Dwellingup.

Dwellingup Rural Chalets at Lewis Park

Teesdale

Lewis Park is a 16 hectare property with valley and forest views. A perfect place to escape the city and have a relaxing weekend away.

Dwellingup Transfers

Dwellingup

Looking for transport to or from Dwellingup? A drop off out on to the Bibbulmun Track perhaps? We can get you where you want to be!

Longriders Cafe & Restaurant

Dwellingup

Licensed family restaurant with locally sourced produce inspiring the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.

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

Time / Duration

Less than 15 minutes

Length

1.6km

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Road

Trail Start

The Roost is located at the top carpark on the Shuttle Road. Follow the 'Murray Valley Trails' sign from the Lane Poole Reserve

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Trail End

Joins Year 1 and ends on the Munda Biddi Trail.

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When to go

All year round depending on weather conditions.

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Mountain Bike

Difficult

Recommended for experienced riders with good technical skills. Variable surfaces and/or steep gradients. Riders will encounter large obstacles and technical trail features. 

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Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Public Toilet

Trail information updated
10th June 2026

Today Jun 10, 2:12pm

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Min 14°

Precipitation: 50%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 6.57km/h N

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3 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.67 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.

Joni Tomsett

Reviewed 13 Apr 2023, 9:03pm

A really fun and flowy track! I would happily take a group of confident kids on this or someone newer to mountain biking but wanting a more downhill experience. All of the jumps are easily rollable, there are no drop-offs and there are limited technical features.
Kevin McMullan

Reviewed 1 Jan 2021, 12:22pm

Re Ewan MacGregor's review rating it as a black trail - what makes it so? I watched a Youtube video and it looked like all tabletops, no gap jumps. No drops etc. Just tight turns to catch you out if you're going too fast?
Can anyone else comment? If we take the kids down and ride at kid speed, it seemed cool but fairly safe if they don't overcook the tight berms?
Ewen MacGregor

Reviewed 24 Dec 2020, 1:35pm

Not Blue now a Black - trail This trail has certainly busted a few nuts and has now ben re graded to a Black Trail. take care veryone when riding this trail requires very advanced skills, plenty of other less difficult trails in Murray Valley, enjoy.

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