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Nationals, Pemberton MTB Park Nationals, Pemberton MTB Park

Mountain Bike

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Technical, Cross Country
 in South West

Part of Pemberton MTB Park network
  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.27 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.

Nationals is a challenging, technical XC trail that links Pirate Trail down to Woodcutters fire road. The descent is rocky and rolling with off camber trail and pinch climbs, suited to intermediate to experienced riders.

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Nationals offers an alternative route from Pirate Trail to Woodcutters and is suited for more experienced riders. This technical, challenging trail takes riders on a cross-country traverse with swooping, rocky, off-camber sections and tight uphill climbs across the hillside, before ending with a steep exit onto Woodcutters. From here, riders can connect to Vanilla Slice or continue up Woodcutters to Fingertips and Bloody Mary or the trailhead at the summit. 

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Time / Duration

5 minutes

Length

270 metres

What To Pack

Group C - Mountain Biking & Gravel (Mountain bike, gravel and touring trails.) required.

Trail Start

Nationals is accessed directly from Pirate Trail.

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Trail End

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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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Facilities

Toilets, BBQs and picnic facilities are located at Pemberton Pool
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Water Access Points

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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