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hether it’s a gentle peddle or a blowyour-hair-back thrillseeking ride, mountain biking is an eco-activity everyone can enjoy. Best of all, you don’t have to travel far to access some of our State’s best bike trails as the Collie River region is just over two hours drive from Perth and only 45 minutes from Bunbury. You can clock off on a Friday afternoon, spend the weekend on the trails and be back in time for work on Monday feeling enlivened and exhilarated. With many newly completed trails, and more underway, the bike riding options in and around Collie will ultimately create the biggest mountain bike trail network in our State. In fact, Collie is well on its way to becoming a ‘Trail Town’ due to a $10-million investment in the development of 180kms of world class hiking and mountain bike trails. 56
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So clip on your helmet and let’s explore what’s on offer. If you’re a newbie to trail riding, or simply want a leisurely outing, then get your wheels onto the Arklow Trails. This 35km network is made up of nearly a dozen trails of varying lengths and varying difficulty. You’ll criss-cross though ancient Jarrah forest, cruise over easy jumps, peddle up gentle climbs and even encounter a few log crossings. The numerous individual trails all lead off from the trailhead just 4kms from Collie on Harris River Road. You can also access them by riding out of town along the Munda Biddi Trail. Be aware though, there are no facilities along the Arklow Trails so make sure you take everything you need for your few hour’s ride. Other options for beginners or intermediate level riders are the Collie Wagyl Biddi trails. visitbunburygeographe.com.au
