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Shakes n' Ladders, Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails

Part of Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails network

Mountain Bike
Jump, Flow
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Trail difficulty

Riders will encounter obstacles, jumps and narrow ladders, recommended for intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience.

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 1.3km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • One-way
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19°

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Part of Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails network

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This trail is packed with man-made features—ramps, ladders, hucks, and drops, along with some berms to keep things exciting. It’s the most advanced trail in the network, so consider extra padding if you're pushing your limits. Riders should scout all features first, as some may be tricky to roll off—know where to jump before you commit!

This is the most popular trail in the Lake Leschenaultia Network and it certainly seems to have the most amount of riders on it. 

This trail is part of the following destinations:

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

Time / Duration

15 minutes

Length

1.3km

Trail Access

Lake Leschenaultia is located in Chidlow, just 45 minutes drive east of the Perth CBD and is accessed via the Great Eastern Highway

Trail Start

After taking the Eastern Line up to the Upper Trail Head choose Shakes n' Ladders Trail

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Trail End

Lower Trail Head

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When to go

Winter months for grip. Summer for swimming.

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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.

Additional information

Riders will encounter obstacles, jumps and narrow ladders, recommended for intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

Dogs are prohibited at the Lake Leschenaultia MTB Trails. 

Facilities

Based on the far side of the popular Lake Leschenaultia area this facility boasts a swimming beach, canoes, camping and toilets.  On the MTB trails side is a car park and grassed area with BBQ available. Defribrillator located near the office.

 

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Water Access Points
  • Coach Parking
  • First Aid Equipment
  • Public Toilet
  • Sheltered Area
  • Accessible picnic facilities
  • Accessible BBQ facilities
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jun 12, 10:41pm

12°C

Feels like 11°C

Max 19°

Min 12°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.86km/h SE

8-day forecast

Fri

19°

12°

Sat

17°

13°

Sun

18°

16°

Mon

17°

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Tue

16°

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Wed

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Thu

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2 trail goers have rated this trail as 5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

David Lefroy

Reviewed 11 May 2023, 9:46pm

Fun trail
Aidan Parsons

Reviewed 11 May 2021, 7:27pm

Love it it's fun and close to where I live so I can go down and do it often. Favourite trail there

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