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While Mt Tumbarumba is highly praised for its pristine, machine-sculpted flow, Boulder Dash caters to a completely different breed of mountain biker. This short, blue-graded technical trail is an absolute paradise for intermediate riders who want to step up their game on natural, rocky terrain without jumping straight into high-consequence black trails.

A Polarising Mix of Technical Puzzles

Boulder Dash is a trail that divides opinion in the local riding community, purely because it refuses to give you a free ride. Unlike gravity-fed lines where gravity does 90% of the work, this track requires active physical input throughout. You will encounter short, punchy technical climbs and flat, rocky traverses interspersed between the downward chutes. It forces you to constantly shift your weight, choose precise lines, and pedal out of corners to keep the bike moving through the obstacles.

Managing the High-Country Rock

The defining feature of this trail is right there in the name. The track is littered with natural granite boulders, sudden drops, and rock-strewn rock gardens that require absolute commitment. Riding it solo allows you to really slow down your vision and appreciate the technical puzzle it presents. It isn’t a trail where you can simply let go of the brakes and hope for the best; success on Boulder Dash comes down to precision bike placement, trials-like momentum management, and a love for the raw, unrefined side of mountain biking.

Tips for Riding Boulder Dash

  • Select the Right Gear: Because the trail transitions rapidly between sudden technical drops and quick, punchy rises, stay in a mid-range gear so you can smash out a few pedal strokes instantly without spinning out or stalling.

  • Keep a Light Bike: When front-wheeling over jagged granite slabs, keep your weight central and use a light unweighting technique to prevent your rims or tyres from striking sharp edges.

  • Embrace the Physicality: Expect a full-body workout. Tensioning your core and using your arms as extra suspension will help you muscle the bike through the flatter, chunkier zones.

 

Boulder Dash on Trailforks.com