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Slingshot, Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trails, Dwellingup Slingshot, Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trails, Dwellingup
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Slingshot is a blue, moderate trail in the Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trail Network.
This trail is rough, raw and rowdy, featuring off-camber sections, slabs, step-ups and step-downs, offering a variety of challenges. Slingshot has everything you need to test and improve your technical riding skills.
Ready to step it up? This trail has A-lines and optional black features.
Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre
(08) 9538 1108
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- Marinup Street, Dwellingup WA 6213
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Other Links
- Western Australian MTB Guide Book
- WestCycle
- Perth Mountain Bike Club
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
Less than 15 minutes
Length
1.1km
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.
Visit Trail Tips for further information.
Additional information
Black trails have double black and race features. The A-line is the faster, more difficult line. Please pay attention to all on-trail signage. A sighting lap of all trails is strongly encouraged.
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
Hazards & Warnings
Technical downhill mountain bike trails generally have a rougher surface, narrow trail width and a varied, irregular surface. Trails are typically hand built and feature natural obstacles such as roots, rocks, drops, jumps and other natural or constructed features that requires advanced technical riding skills.
Safety
Mountain biking is a potentially dangerous activity with inherent risks. Ride within your skills and abilities.
Full face helmets and other protective equipment must be worn at all times.
Ride with a buddy.
Do not rely on your mobile phone. Coverage in the area is limited.
Facilities
Information and first aid available at the Lane Poole Reserve entry station. More facilities are available at the Dwellingup Trails and Visitors Centre, including maps, bike hire, toilets, showers, lockers and picnic area.
- Car Park
Best time of year
All year round depending on weather conditions.
Fees
Standard park entry fees apply for Lane Poole Reserve
Trail Access
2WD. 115km from Perth, 10km from Dwellingup.
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