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Chapman River, Geraldton Chapman River, Geraldton

Mountain Bike

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Cross Country, Bush Walk
 in Coral Coast

  • 1-3 hours
  • 9.8 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.
    • 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.

The Chapman River Loop Trail is a 9.8km loop traversing the banks of the Chapman River. The trail is dual direction and open to walkers, runners and cyclists. This trail is within the Chapman River Regional Park which contains significant remnant flora.

A local favourite for a quick lap or three of undulating cross country mountain biking. This trail is dual direction.

Crossing the bridge on a loop of the trails at Chapman River
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This dual use 9.8km loop trail follows the banks of the Chapman River. The trail is dual direction and open to walkers, runners and cyclists, so please abide by the Trail Code: share the trail, pass safely and courteously. 

Bushwalkers and MTB riders can park at Spalding Park on the western side of the Coastal Highway and use the pedestrian bridge to access the north side of the river. Proceeding in a clockwise direction, head along the limestone escarpment where several tracks meander along the top, but all going in the same general direction.

There are several bridges along the track that can be used to cross over to the southern side of the river and head back to the start. The southern side is lower lying on a clay based soil and tends to be a faster more flowing affair. 

This trail is dual direction.

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Time / Duration

Up to 3 hours

Length

9.8km with an additional 1.5km loop.

Trail Start

Spalding Park

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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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.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

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Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

March to November

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1 trail goers have rated Chapman River, Geraldton as 4 out of 5!

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Kym Harris

Reviewed 14 Mar 2022, 5:44pm

I have done trail rides on horseback, and it's a great trail to get away from most traffic. There are lots of options for fast and slow speeds. Some parts are rocky, so shoes or boots may be needed if your horse has tender feet. Horse access from Fairfax Dve in Moresby, however if your horse is flexible, you can bend through the entrance from Brigades/Eadon Clarke Oval.
Another option is to go under the bridge, through Spalding Park to the river mouth, and back again.

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