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.
The Luge is a blue, moderate trail that'll get you hooked to downhill riding.
About The Luge, Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trails, Dwellingup
Welcome to The Luge! The ideal getaway to downhill riding found within the Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trail Network.
This moderate trail features short, steep descents, extended off camber sections, and fast corners.
Find your feet (and wheels!) on this trail and refine your skills before moving on to the more challenging trails.
Visit Dwellingup
Just over an hour's drive from Perth, Dwellingup has an abundance of nature-inspired experiences and unique offerings. Filled with ancient forests, flowing rivers, vibrant hiking and mountain-biking trails and incredible camping spots, Dwellingup is the perfect place to reconnect with nature.
Dwellingup was recently announced as 2023 National Top Tiny Tourism Town and as the only place where the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi meet, Dwellingup is home to an array of trails for you to explore including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, horse riding and four-wheel-driving. The adventure is yours to create in this remarkable part of Western Australia.
Expand your trip and enjoy great businesses nearby
Waypoints Cafe
Waypoints Café serves tasty, seasonal food and drinks to nourish the active and adventurous. Overlooking the skate park, pump track, Hotham Valley train and shaded lawn you won't ever need to leave!
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.
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
Trails are free and bring so many benefits to our community by providing opportunities to have fun, get fit, socialise, explore and challenge yourself. But they also have to be managed and maintained which only is made possible through terrific sponsors, donations and/or volunteering.
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