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Probation, Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park Probation, Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park

Mountain Bike

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Adaptive, Cross Country
 in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.6 km
    • 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.

Probation is a fun and engaging cross country loop designed for less experienced riders and it's one of four hand cycle friendly Goat Farm trails.  Adaptive 5 Rating.

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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.

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

Time / Duration

Est 10 to 15 minutes

Length

.6km loop

Trail Start

The trail start is at the main trailhead behind the information shelter.

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Trail End

This is a loop trail, you will finish back where you started.

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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.

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Additional information

Easy (Green) Trail
Adaptive rating: 5

What To Pack

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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