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MTB TRAILS & CONDITIONS

UPDATE 29TH November:

The whole Cascades is now OPEN!

The upper section of Cascades is now cleared, with the crew then moving onto the home trails such as Lenny’s Loop & Ski trail 21.

 

Cascades Trail
open
Updated: 11 am · 29/11
Updated: 11 am · 29/11
Listed as one of Victoria’s best descent trails, Cascades has quickly become a strong favourite in the mountain biking community. An intermediate adventure run with advanced features, this all-mountain trail flows for 30km from the top of Lake Mountain through beautiful alpine forest all the way down to Marysville.
Difficulty:
advanced
Distance:
30 km
Average Time:
3-5 hours
Descent:
1550 m
Climb:
500 m
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Lenny’s Loop
closed
Updated: 4 pm · 16/09
Updated: 4 pm · 16/09
The ideal beginner trail for school groups and families, also good as a warm up before you try something more challenging.
Difficulty:
beginner
Distance:
2 km
Average Time:
10 min
Descent:
-18 m
Climb:
23 m
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Trigger Track
open
Updated: 11 am · 29/11
Updated: 11 am · 29/11
Flow trail mixed with minor rock features. The easier start to Cascades that gives you a beginner flow cross country ride.
Difficulty:
beginner
Distance:
1.7 km
Average Time:
20 mins
Descent:
-53 m
Climb:
23 m
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Upper Granite grind
open
Updated: 11 am · 29/11
Updated: 11 am · 29/11
The start of the full Cascades trail, UGG is the original technical, hand-built classic. Great views, rocky, raw, cross country trail. Stretch your skills and work on your technique in this tight, short, single track. Includes great views from the Summit.
Difficulty:
intermediate
Distance:
5 km
Average Time:
5 km
Descent:
– 120 m
Climb:
180 m
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Kestrel’s Track
closed
Updated: 2 pm · 24/08
Updated: 2 pm · 24/08
Our all-abilities trail with a gravel base, designed to enable adaptive mountain biking for people with physical disabilities.
Difficulty:
beginner
Distance:
2 km
Average Time:
20 mins
Descent:
-10 m
Climb:
10 m
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Lower Granite Grind
closed
Updated: 4 pm · 16/09
Updated: 4 pm · 16/09
The Lower Granite Grind (LGG) comes out at the bottom of the Upper Granite Grind (UGG), descends to a river crossing, before turning back uphill along a single track for a 2km climb back to the resort. A nice workout that goes through the old logging ruins and mountain ash forest.
Difficulty:
intermediate
Distance:
5 km
Average Time:
1 hour
Descent:
-100 m
Climb:
140 m
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Ski Run 21
closed
Updated: 4 pm · 16/09
Updated: 4 pm · 16/09
A downhill ski run from the 1910’s, this technical downhill section provides a different option inside the Granite Grind trail. This short trail is ideal as a warm up for Cascades or a great way to challenge your mates.
Difficulty:
advanced
Distance:
0.3 km
Average Time:
5 mins
Descent:
-38 m
Climb:
32 m
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SHUTTLE UP, BIKE DOWN!

Catching the shuttle is a convenient option which not only benefits you as the rider, but also the resort, as a portion of the shuttle fees go directly back into maintaining and creating new features along the trail.

MTB FAQs

Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about biking on the mountain. Still have questions? Contact us

How hard is the Cascades trail? select-arrow

Cascades is defined as an intermediate trail with some advanced sections, but the ascents can be a challenge if you’re used to riding non-alpine trails. If you’re at all worried about the ascents, think about renting one of our e-bikes to flatten the rise.

How long does the Cascades trail take? select-arrow

Depending on your riding ability and alpine experience, but the average time is between 3 to 5 hours.

What should I bring if I’m riding Cascades? select-arrow

Always bring your own water as there is no potable water on the trail. We also strongly advise that you bring high energy snacks for a power boost along the way. Puncture kits are a must, plus warm and waterproof outwear in case the weather suddenly turns.

What’s the difference between the types of bikes you’ve got for hire? select-arrow

Our dual suspension bikes are for endurance and trail riders, our e-bike dual suspension bikes are great for those who want to ride the trails but might not have the endurance, plus we’ve got hard-tail bikes for those looking to tour our upper trails.

Where do I collect my rental bike from? select-arrow

All rental bikes are collected on-mountain except for the touring e-bikes in Marysville. For those riding Cascades, park your car in Marysville, catch the Shuttle up to the mountain, then drop the bike off at the Lake Mountain Visitors’ Centre in Marysville. Don’t forget to book your Shuttle seat before you come!

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Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
Summer season - 7 days a week, 8am-4.30pm

Declared winter season (June 7th to October 5th 2025):
Normal operations - 5 days a week, Thursday to Monday, 8am-4.30pm
July Victorian School holiday period - 7 days a week, 8am to 4.30pm