Manly Dam mountain bike trail
Northern Beaches, NSW
Northern Beaches Council's authorised ~11 km MTB loop around Manly Dam, mixed singletrack and fire trail for beginners to advanced riders.
About this place
Northern Beaches Council manages the Manly Dam Mountain Bike Trail in Manly Warringah War Memorial Park. Council describes it as around 11 km of mixed single track, shared track and fire trail, the only authorised mountain bike track through council bushland, used by beginners through advanced riders. Best access is Gibbs Street, Manly Vale; other entries include Upper Clontarf Street and Kirkwood Street at Bantry Reserve, Seaforth, and Roosevelt Avenue or Nyrang Street, Allambie Heights. The trail is unsupervised and closes for wet weather or maintenance; check the council track-status page before riding. Upgrade works (including the 19th Hole) have been underway with closures listed on the council site.
Access & getting there
Ride clockwise on the official signed loop. Check Northern Beaches Council track status after rain. Do not ride closed or unofficial trails.
Gibbs Street, Manly Vale NSW 2093 (best access); also Bantry Reserve, Seaforth and Allambie Heights entries
Safety notes
Unsupervised trail. Closures after rain. Share fire-trail sections. Helmets required.
Gear notes
Mountain bike, helmet, water, puncture kit. Full-face optional on steeper sections.
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