The steep terrain and tall canopy of the Silvan area of Dandenong Ranges National Park makes for an exciting mountain bike destination, hosting a combination of single trail and management vehicle tracks with opportunities for beginner and intermediate skill level.
The area has 13km of dedicated mountain bike trails and a significant management vehicle track network suitable for riding. The trails can be enjoyed individually, with friends or you can join a local riders club.
Download the Dandenong Ranges Mountain Bike Fact Sheet for detailed trail maps and more information.
The mountain bike trails are managed by Parks Victoria with the support of the local club - Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers (YRMTB). If you’re interested in being involved in building new trail features or helping maintain trails, get in touch with Parks Victoria or YRMTB to volunteer.
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How to get there
Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park
If visiting by car, start your mountain bike trail experience from the Silvan Reservoir Picnic Area. Facilities include parking, toilets, picnic tables and barbeques. From the picnic area, head 500m south west on Stonyford Road until you access the Track 13 management vehicle track which will take you into the “Forest Flow” trail network.
Alternatively, park at RJ Hamer Arboretum and head east along Chalet Road to start at descending Blue Grade Huds Track.
When you're there
Parks Victoria rangers endeavour to keep the trails open in just about all conditions. However, short closures may occur in extreme weather events, after storms or to conduct trail works.
Download a map of the mountain bike trail to find out more.
Need to know
Mountain bike trails in Dandenong Ranges National Park
Rules of the trail
These guidelines help you and other park users stay safe. They also aim to keep the park in good condition for the future:
- Wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet. Ride tracks suited to your ability.
- Obey trail signage and note one‐way and shared trails.
- Only ride on formed, designated bike trails.
- Don’t make short cuts or new trails.
- Respect the rights of other park users.
- Do not disturb plants or animals.
- Trails can be closed due to extreme weather events. Observe closure signs and check the Parks Victoria website regularly for updates.
- Clean your bike; don’t spread weeds or plant diseases.
- Please follow the Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.
- E‐bikes must comply with VicRoads standards.
Fines can be issued for not riding on formal trails.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Dandenong Ranges National Park
Night closures for deer control in the Dandenong Ranges National Park
Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. This program will be taking place between the hours of 4pm and 7am on a number of nights between March 15th 2026 and May 20th 2026. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.For further information please call 131963Attachments: DRNP control zones map Jan 2026 (701KB)
Restricted night access to Dandenong Ranges National Park due to deer control program
Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. This program will be taking place between the hours of 4pm and 7am on a number of nights between March 16th and May 12th 2026. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.For further information please call 131963Attachments: DRNP control zones map Jan 2026 (701KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
FIRE PREPAREDNESS WORKS NOTIFICATION - Olinda Area Tracks
Debris removal along track edges will take place in Dandenong Ranges National Park in preparation for planned burning.Date: Mid to late March 2026
Duration: Approximately 2 weeks (weekdays only)
Location: Bartlett Track and Barges Track, near Olinda (see map)Why:
This work involves debris removal and rearrangement along track edges to support a planned burn scheduled to be delivered in 2026/2027. This area sits within a Bushfire Moderation Zone, which aims to reduce the intensity, rate of spread, and ember loads from significant bushfires.Impact:
Work crews and heavy machinery will be working in this area. There will be restricted access to tracks in the area including Bartlett, Barges, VW, Rifle Range Gully and Bobcat Link Tracks and Tchans Mountain Bike Track during works, park users may experience some delays. You should avoid this area if possible, but if you must use the tracks, follow the instructions of the crew working on site.Environmental and cultural heritage assessments have been undertaken to ensure important areas are protected.For more information about bushfire risk reduction activities visit the FFMVic website or call 136 186.Attachments: Track Closures March 2026 (182KB)
Planned Burn, Trig Track Park Area Closure - Mount Dandenong
Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in Mt Dandenong- Trig track burn areas and tracks within the area being closed from the time burns are approved for ignition until areas are declared safe. Ignition of the burns are scheduled from Monday 23rd March and is subject to favourable weather.Check the status of current planned burn at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/burn-site/898669Wood Fire BBQs No longer available in the National park
Over recent months, several newly constructed concrete-based fire pits have exploded during use, projectingburning debris into surrounding areas. These incidents pose a serious risk of injury to staff, volunteers, and visitors.As a result the fire places in the National Park have been removed until a review is complete and a safe design standard is confirmed. This may take considerable time to complete as this is a Statewide issue. -
Grants Picnic Ground Margaret Lester Forest Walk (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Margaret Lester Walk
The Margaret Lester walk track has rough and uneven surfaces, and is no longer suitable for people with accessibility requirements.Parks Victoria will be undertaking upgrade works in the near future, this page will be updated as more is known.We apologise for any inconvenience caused. -
Grants Picnic Ground (Dandenong Ranges National Park)
Temporary Closure of Grants Picnic Ground Cafe
Grants Picnic Ground Café is temporarily closed while Parks Victoria undertakes an Expression of Interest process to secure a long-term lease for the site. In the meantime, a mobile coffee van will be operating on-site from Tuesday to Saturday for the duration of the process.
Things to do
RJ Hamer Arboretum
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
Doongalla Homestead
Kalorama Park
Olinda-Falls
