Category: Silvan MTB Park

Silvan MTB Park

Silvan MTB Park, located in Victoria’s stunning Dandenong Ranges, is a favorite destination for mountain biking enthusiasts of all skill levels. This park offers a wide array of trails, blending natural beauty with thrilling riding opportunities. Silvan MTB Park trails include flowy single tracks, challenging technical descents, and diverse terrain that provide both adrenaline-pumping challenges and scenic forest rides for all riders.

For beginners or those looking to enjoy a more leisurely ride, Silvan MTB Park offers several easy-to-navigate trails with gentle climbs and descents. These beginner-friendly trails wind through the lush forests and provide stunning views, making them ideal for casual riders or families looking to experience mountain biking in a beautiful setting.

Intermediate and advanced riders will find plenty to explore, with trails offering steeper sections, tight corners, rock gardens, and technical obstacles that require skill and control. The park’s more challenging trails incorporate a range of natural features like tree roots, rocky sections, and loose soil, adding to the thrill of the ride. These trails allow seasoned riders to test their limits while enjoying the rugged, untamed feel. The Dandenong Ranges is also known for its well-maintained trail network, thanks to the efforts of Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers Inc. (YRMTB), who regularly update and improve trails to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for riders. The park is part of the Dandenong Ranges National Park and offers easy access to nearby amenities and parking, making it convenient for a day of riding. Whether you’re in search of flow, technical challenges, or a picturesque outdoor experience, Silvan MTB Park delivers an exciting mix of trails across its network.

Check the links below for detailed trail descriptions, maps, and rider tips to make the most of your Silvan MTB Park adventure.

Where to park

Silvan MTB park has three locations to choose from, Grey Gums, Silvan Trailhead and Mt Evelyn Oval.

Grey Gums

Grey Gums car park provides the best access to the main trails at Silvan MTB Park. Just follow the signage to Silvan Reservoir and drive past the dam wall turn-off until you get to the dirt road. Grey Gums is about 100 metres further down.

Silvan Trailhead

This main carpark on Olinda Creek Road is past Grey Gums and a little closer to some of the beginner trails and the iconic Lyer Lyer.

Mt Evelyn Oval

If Bottlecaps and True Grit are more your style of riding then the Mt Evelyn Oval is your best bet for parking. The climb up is grueling but you won't have to navigate through the whole park to access these legendary trails.

Arboretum

The lesser ridden trails around Huds track can be explored by parking around RJ Hamer Arboretum.

Shuttles

No commercial shuttles operate at Silvan MTB Park. However, locals self-shuttle Bottlecaps by organising a pick-up at Mt Evelyn oval and driving to the top of Inverness Road.

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Trailhead