The steep terrain and tall canopy of the Silvan area of Dandenong Ranges National Park makes for an exciting mountain bike destination, hosting a combination of single trail and management vehicle tracks with opportunities for beginner and intermediate skill level.
The area has 13km of dedicated mountain bike trails and a significant management vehicle track network suitable for riding. The trails can be enjoyed individually, with friends or you can join a local riders club.
The mountain bike trails are managed by Parks Victoria with the support of the local club - Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers (YRMTB). If you’re interested in being involved in building new trail features or helping maintain trails, get in touch with Parks Victoria or YRMTB to volunteer.
Things to do
RJ Hamer Arboretum
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
Doongalla Homestead
Kalorama Park
Olinda-Falls
William Ricketts Sanctuary
How to get there
Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park
If visiting by car, start your mountain bike trail experience from the Silvan Reservoir Picnic Area. Facilities include parking, toilets, picnic tables and barbeques. From the picnic area, head 500m south west on Stonyford Road until you access the Track 13 management vehicle track which will take you into the “Forest Flow” trail network.
Alternatively, park at RJ Hamer Arboretum and head east along Chalet Road to start at descending Blue Grade Huds Track.
Facilities
When you're there
Parks Victoria rangers endeavour to keep the trails open in just about all conditions. However, short closures may occur in extreme weather events, after storms or to conduct trail works.
Download a map of the mountain bike trail to find out more.
Need to know
Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Dandenong Ranges National Park
Doongalla Tracks Closure - Dandenong Ranges NP
Planned burning and Candeling operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of- Dacite Tk and Channel Tk from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from May 24th, 2022
and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status of current planned burns at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns Further closures will be announced as works progress. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Olinda/Silvan Storm Recovery Works Occurring
Following the 2021 storm events, Parks Victoria is partnering with other government agencies to support recovery efforts on public land. In the Silvan and Olinda areas, VicForest will remove debris and treat hazardous trees to reduce the bushfire risk and enable safe and rapid response to emergencies. Works will also re-establish safe public access and allow the forest to regenerate. Environmental and cultural values are being identified and managed during this process. For your safety please observe signage, do not enter work sites and beware of machinery and trucks.The following tracks remain closed until dry weather allows crews to complete:Yallambie Tk (area 3 - see map).The following tracks will be closed from 18 May to 1 June:Board Tk, Rd 2, Rd 16 and Rd 15 (area 2 - see map).Attachments: Silvan.Olinda Recovery Overview Map (288KB)
Closures due to June 2021 storm damage
- Valley Picnic Ground is closed to picnicking, visitors can use Boundary Road to access the park however no vehicle access is permitted.
- 1000 Steps/Kokoda Memorial Walk
- Sassafras Creek/Menzies Creek walking track
- Mechanics Track from the Tourist Rd to Falls Rd near Olinda Falls
- May Moon Walk at Kalorama Park
- William Ricketts Sanctuary
- Areas of Silvan/Olinda forest
Attachments: DR Storm Damage Works - Autumn 2022 Flyer (1,671KB)
Lyrebird Track closure due to recovery works
From the 30th of May to the 4th of June recovery works will occur on Lyrebird Track and 1000 Steps. Thereafter, Lyrebird Track will re-open but 1000 Steps will remain closed for insurable repairs to the stairs.
There is a alternative route along School Tk, Belview Tk and Ramu Tk (green line on map). Indicative signs will be placed at every turn along this route, which is less steep but will take longer (3.5km one way).Attachments: Alternate route to Lyrebird Track (113KB)
Silvan Reservoir Storm Recovery Works
Following the June 2021 storms, Parks Victoria is partnering with other government agencies to support recovery efforts on public land.In the Silvan Reservoir catchment, Melbourne Water is clearing debris and removing logs to reduce fuel loads. Due to the size and number of fallen trees, large machinery and trucks are needed to undertake this important work. For your safety, please observe signage and do not enter work sites.All works are being carried out to minimise the impact on environmental and cultural values. For more information visit the Melbourne Water storm debris removal in Silvan Reservoir page.Storm Damage Works information flyer
Information FlyerAttachments: DR Storm Damage Works - Autumn 2022 Flyer (1) (1,671KB)
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Silvan Reservoir Torulosa Picnic Ground (Silvan Reservoir Park)
Silvan Reservoir Park Upper Toilet Block Closed Permanently
Due to a major plumbing fault the upper toilet block is closed permanently. Please use the toilet in the lower picnic ground.