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Cool Running, Pemberton MTB Park Cool Running, Pemberton MTB Park

Mountain Bike

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Jump, Flow, Downhill
 in South West

Part of Pemberton MTB Park network
  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.8 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.

This trail is divided into two distinct, separate sections; an uphill and a downhill. Cool Running Uphill is a steep climb trail from the trout hatchery to the trail head at the top of the ‘Main Hill’. Cool Running Downhill is a fast flowing descent littered with berms and jumps.

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Cool Running Uphill starts just above the trout hatchery. This climb trail would suit riders with a medium to high fitness level. It includes tight, technical switchbacks that briefly give way to a more mellow climb to let you catch your breath, before finishing on a steep pitch straight to the top of the hill. 

Cool Running Downhill is a machine built flow trail. It starts at the main trail head at the top of the ‘Main Hill’ and heads quickly downwards. Much like a bobsled track, it is a fast flowing trail that makes the most of the epic Karri soil. Berms help riders keep their speed up whilst the jumps will encourage plenty of air time. The trail ends at the ‘Trevor’s Trail’ fire road which riders can push back up for another lap, or ride down to ‘Return Trail’ which will take you back towards the pool.  

Locals Tip: To avoid some of the tech switchbacks on Cool Running Uphill, cut across to Pinch Track where the trails intersect. Follow Pinch Track until it meets up with Cool Running Uphill again, for the final uphill grind.

Cool Running is part of the Pemberton MTB Park

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Time / Duration

25 minutes

Length

1.8km

Trail Start

Cool Running is accessed from the fire road just above the trout hatchery.

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Trail End

Cool Running ends at Golflinks Rd

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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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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
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Accessible picnic facilities
  • Accessible BBQ facilities
  • Accessible viewing platform

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 Cool Running, Pemberton MTB Park as 5 out of 5!

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Lee lee

Reviewed 14 Nov 2016, 2:45pm

Mountain biking in the forest! Beautiful location behind Pemberton pool, Cool Runnings is a short steep ascent and then its a fast singletrack trail that meanders around the karri trees. Compact ground and some nice sections to roll. The wall is a good challenge however there is the option to skip it by staying on the trail. The trail ends on a firebreak track, head down and then to the right along Munda Biddi back where you started! Fun trail, opportunity to go fast - steep terrain for WA. Picnic facilities extends the ride into a day thing.

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