Probation, Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park Probation, Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park
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Probation is a fun and engaging cross country loop trail suitable for adaptive cyclists and less experienced riders. It's an ideal starting point for parents riding with young children. Combine with Convict trail for a longer ride. It's also possible to extend further to the Banishment and Ngarna trails for a great cross country adventure around the Goat Farm Mountain Bike.
What's in a name? Dating back to the early colonial days, the Goat Farm was a convict depot where convict labour was used to mine bluestone from the quarries. Keep an eye out for some of the original stone footings as you ride. The name of this trail reflects the times of the early convict labourers and the challenges they faced.
The Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park contains over 20km of mountain bike trails and a dedicated Skills Park with skills and jump areas. The Goat Farm trails range from Easy (Green) to Extreme (Double Black) and include four trails suitable for adaptive cyclists.
Visitor Information Centres
Other Links
- Break The Boundaries
- Goat Farmers MTB Park action group
- Westcycle
- Perth Mountain Bike Club
- DBCA Park Alerts - latest info' on trail closures
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Time / Duration
Est 10 to 15 minutes
Length
.6km loop
Mountain Bike
Easy
Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.
Visit Trail Tips for further information.
Additional information
Adaptive rating: 5
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group C - Mountain Biking & Gravel (Mountain bike, gravel and touring trails.)
- Always ride with a buddy and ride within your skill level
- Bike tools and spares (E.g. Mini bike-pump, spare tubes, puncture repair kit)
- Helmet, consider a full-face helmet for more difficult trails
- Water
- Snacks/ food
- Sun protection: sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Additional protective gear: gloves, body armour
- For remote trails consider a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) or satellite phone
- For longer trails take extra food and water
- Always have a first aid kit (vehicle nearby or on you for longer trails) and check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced
- Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
Additional Useful Items
No drinking water available in the park.
Hazards & Warnings
Summer months (December to April) can be extremely hot. Start your ride with a full water bottle. Trail has a natural surface of granite and rock so caution is advised.
Safety
In case of an emergency on the trail, always carry a mobile phone and basic first aid supplies. The nearest hospital is St John of God Midland Public Hospital.
Facilities
The main trailhead is adjacent to the car park. Trailhead facilities include toilets, picnic tables, an information shelter and shaded areas to take a break between rides.
- Bicycle Rack
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
Best time of year
mid April to October
Trail Access
Road, Train Bus or Ride
Prohibited Items
Dogs on leads permitted at the Main Trailhead.
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