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Drop Bear, Pemberton MTB Park Drop Bear, Pemberton MTB Park

Mountain Bike

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Flow, Downhill, Gravel
 in South West

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

Word is that drop bears inhabit straight sections of track, so this hand built trail is all about corners. Drop Bear is a fun, flowy trail that will test your cornering skills but leave you with a big, wide grin.

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Drop Bear is accessed via the trailhead at the north side of the ‘Pump Hill’ trails. It shares its entry with Longshanks but forks to the right a few metres in. Word is that drop bears inhabit straight sections of track, so this trail is all about corners. The trail is suitable for beginner to intermediate riders, but even experienced riders will enjoy its tight corners and natural berms that create a flowy, non-stop ride to the bottom. Riders will have their cornering, braking and bike manoeuvring skills put to the test as this trail only rides better and faster once you connect all the elements.  

Locals Tip: This trail rides like a dream when the soil is tacky and grippy.

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

Time / Duration

5-10 minutes

Length

1km descending 65metres

Trail Start

Drop Bear starts from the trailhead on the north side of Pump Hill.

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Trail End

The trail exits onto Rainbow Trail - at the bottom, turn right to head back to the Pump Hill Road carpark

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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 Drop Bear, Pemberton MTB Park as 5 out of 5!

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Jack Emerton

Reviewed 17 Jun 2017, 6:19pm

Great trail fast flowing and fun lower end of the intermediate trail with just one drop onto the road at the end that's quite big. Easy to climb up to the top either on the road or on the green route next to it.

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