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Forsyths Mill, Perth Hills

Mountain Bike
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Trail difficulty
There's a very short beginner's loop near the carpark.
Trail difficulty

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.

  • Length 6km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Circuit / loop
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Forsyths Mill may feel like a long drive for such a short loop, but every metre of this fun singletrack is packed with action. The quick return to the car park and lack of major climbs make it a great choice for beginners, while more experienced riders will find plenty to challenge them—fast corners, tight turns, log overs, and even some black-rated obstacles near the end.

Forsyths is perfect for groups of mixed abilities—everyone can ride at their own pace, with frequent regrouping points back at the car park. The short beginner loop also offers a great introduction to the trail.

Forsyth Mills is just off the Great Eastern Highway 11km to the East of Mundaring. Shortly after passing the large left hand turn to Old Northam Road turn right onto Gorrie Rd. Forsyth Mills is imediately on the right.

Route Directions:
The trail starts from towards the back right of the carpark. A singeltrack path heads off into the bush. Follow the track in a clockwise direction. For the most part the trail is obvious. Occasionally it will run along a 4WD track, be careful to pick up the trail when it turns off. After the first lap you won't go wrong.

There is also a shorter kids loop near to the car park.

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Visit Mundaring

Discover the bushland beauty of Mundaring, nestled in the heart of the Perth Hills. This hiker and cyclist paradise boasts an array of trails that lead you through a tapestry...

Mundaring Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9290 6100

Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre

(08) 9290 6645

Other Links

  • Western Australian MTB Guide Book

    The WA MTB Guide Book covers over 50 locations from Kununurra to Esperance for all levels of Mountain Biking.

  • Destination Perth

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Time / Duration

30 minutes per lap

Length

6km loop

Trail Access

Car 2WD

Trail Start

Cnr of Great Eastern Highway and Gorrie Rd (1km past Lake Leschenaultia turn off) 45km east of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

Cooler months when trail surface isn't too dry.

What’s the weather like?

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.

Additional information

There's a very short beginner's loop near the carpark.

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

Watch out for the pea gravel. Trail surface gets loose and slippery in the summer months (Dec to April)

Facilities

Take your own drinking water and snacks. Closest stores are at Chidlow - or stop at Mundaring on the way back to Perth.

Mobile phone reception: At Forsyth Mill there is excellent Telstra reception, good Optus reception and no Vodaphone reception.

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jun 12, 9:58pm

12°C

Feels like 12°C

Max 19°

Min 12°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.74km/h SE

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4 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.5 out of 5!

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Pat Hardie

Reviewed 20 Jul 2016, 11:08am

A fun little loop that has stints of everything; downhill, uphill, jumps, berms etc. The tracks features aren't too extreme so it's a good track for beginners and intermediates to test themselves on. Took me around an hour to complete. Also it's just of the Great Eastern Hwy as is Goat Farm which is handy if you wanted to ride 2 locations on the same day.
Finn Brouwer

Reviewed 18 Jul 2015, 5:11pm

This little trail has many highlights, great beginner trail but has a couple of great little jumps and drops that more expirenced riders can enjoy. The only downside about this track is that there is a lot more uphill then is described in the caption. Overall a Fun trail!
Michael Grant

Reviewed 7 Aug 2014, 6:40pm

This hidden little gem has it all. Great beginner track or some hard fast dirt track riding, super fast, super fun
Jason Hikawai

Reviewed 1 Aug 2014, 7:39pm

I love this trail. A shortish loop, but crammed with single-track goodness, challenging technical climbs and enough variety to keep it interesting. Generally speaking its an all weather trail, but the start and finish cross a streamline with a foot of water so be careful there.
I use this loop as gauge as to whether Im improving or not at mountain biking.
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