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The Luge, Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trails, Dwellingup The Luge, Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trails, Dwellingup

Mountain Bike

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Downhill, Technical
 in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.5 km
    • 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.

The Luge is a blue, moderate trail that'll get you hooked to downhill riding.

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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.

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Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre

(08) 9538 1108

National Parks

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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!

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Dwellingup Adventures

Invent your own adventure and lose yourself in the forest and river valleys of Dwellingup.

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Dwellingup Rural Chalets at Lewis Park

Lewis Park is a 16 hectare property with valley and forest views. A perfect place to escape the city and have a relaxing weekend away.

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Dwellingup Transfers

Looking for transport to or from Dwellingup? A drop off out on to the Bibbulmun Track perhaps? We can get you where you want to be!

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Longriders Cafe & Restaurant

Licensed family restaurant with locally sourced produce inspiring the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.

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Forest Discovery Centre

Gallery, Gift Shop, Interpretive Centre, Tree Top Walk, Trails.

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Noble River Estate

Noble River Estate is a charming chalet accommodation located in Dwellingup, Western Australia.

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Jarrah Forest Lodge

Self Service Nature Lodge, Scenic Shared Facilities Accomodation in the Jarrah Forest. Conference Room, Gazebo, BBQ, Pizza Oven, Fire Pit.

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Be trail ready for The Luge, Tom's Crossing Mountain Bike Trails, Dwellingup

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

Time / Duration

Less than 15 minutes

Length

1.5km

Trail Start

Top trailhead on Shuttle Access Road, entry via Park Road.

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Trail End

Bottom carpark on Shuttle Access Road, entry via Park Road.

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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.

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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.

Trail information updated
31st October 2024

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