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Lysterfield Ride.

Nearby Town: Ferntree Gully, Australia
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Single Track 80%
Distance: 22.00 miles (35.40 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: 1312 Feet (400 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Something for everyone
User Density: not specified.



Trail Description:
The trail is a rocky singletrack that is quite a good ride for those who enjoy a challange but don't want to do a full workout. there is plenty of scenic views off the rocks at the top of the listerfield hill. A ride for anyone. you dont need to be a pro or have any skills but front suspetion is recommended.

How to get there:
This trail can start from just about any were within Ferntree Gully its just a matter of finding a entry point to it. the best places to start from are the emergancy access trails for the CFA.

Additional Notes:
There are many rides in the area that all link up if you just look for the concealed paths.


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Posted by: fatpossumXO on 3/7/2012
Lysterfield has recently undergone renovations and all trails are now handlebar-plus wide and rolling. Only beginner and intermediate skills required. Due to urbanisation, avoid on weekends unless you are a family group. Best parking at main gate. Trail starts 20m inside main gate headed south or through car park immediately outside main gate headed north along gravel fire access road then first available left. Map at http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/314467/Map-Lysterfield-Park-mountain-bike-tracks.pdf Pump track and BMX jump track on south side of lake.


Posted by: The crank on 8/14/2007
Have been riding at both Lysterfield & Churchill Park for near on 14 years. I ride there at least once a week with out fail, and think its fair to say that it has it all if you are prepared to go off trail just a little bit then there is a whole lot more to ride. In all the years of riding never have I seen such badly worn trails, and such little effort by riders to get off their bikes and do a few minutes of trail maintenance. Rather than go around puddles trench them so they at least drain. Skill testing obstacles are often errected, however these seem to be constantly tamed down by soft riders who believe they have a right to start moving things around. A basic rule is that if you didn't build don't touch it unless it's an improvement. Further to my gripe; yield to those coming down the hill as it's much harder to come to a stop on the singletrack. Before I go, I am the person that offers a smile and a simple G'Day it wouldn't hurt if some of th


Posted by: Daniel on 10/11/2006
I'm lucky enough to drive past this park every day so i get to ride it a couple of times a week. The single tracks are awesome. Sometimes I try somewhere else in the hills but I always come back to Lysterfield. Good work to everyone who made that park possible.


Posted by: craig on 1/13/2006
if this is the trail i am thinking of it is sick as and there is plenty to do


Posted by: Glenn on 1/23/2005
Pretty new to MTB riding but loved the tracks at Lysterfield. Some were easy, some were hard. Rocky surfaces, sandy surfaces, steep fast descents, quad killing climbs, the works. Few logs to hop over and one pile of logs that certainly isnt for the faint hearted! Will be going back as soon as I can!


Posted by: Mitch on 12/26/2004
I am amazed there are no comments on this outstanding trail. It has to be one of the best trails anywhere, offering a variety of surfaces,challenges and skill level requirements. I have riden here regularly (as often as I posssibly can) with local, interstate and overseas riders who all have rated it as either the best or close to, that they have ever riden.




 



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