MT BULLER & MT STIRLING

BIKE GUIDE 2019–20

mtbuller.com.au | mtstirling.com.au

LEARN FROM THE LOCALS

Connect with the crew at Gravity Oz and All Terrain Cycles for the inside track on trail conditions and where to ride. Join a guided tour or take your riding up a notch with a clinic or camp. gravityoz.com.au allterraincycles.com.au

BIKE FRIENDLY STAYS

Stay on Mt Buller with trails at the door. Options include hotels, self-contained apartments and relaxed lodges (dorm style) with shared kitchen and lounge facilities. Ask about bike friendly properties offering facilities such as bike wash and bike storage. Book at bike.mtbuller.com.au

WHERE TO EAT

If you’ve worked up an appetite you’ll want more than a muesli bar. Call or check the latest What’s On for opening hours which can vary.

– ABOM (top of Athletes’ Walk) Mt Buller 03 5777 7901

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner & Bar. Grab a coffee, snack, a cold beer bar or a tasty pub meal all summer long. Play pool, catch a game on the big screen and unwind.

– Coffee Garage (Ski Club of Vic.) Mt Buller 03 5777 6024

Behind the Ski Patrol you’ll find light meals, pies, home-made sandwiches, fresh juice and they roast their own coffee.

– Buller Grocer (Athletes’ Walk) Mt Buller 03 5777 6133

Your pit stop for groceries, freezer items, hot pies and ready-meals perfect for a quick dinner. Well stocked bottle shop.

– The Mt Stirling Café at Telephone Box Junction (TBJ) 03 5777 6077

Delicious snacks and coffee on weekends and public holidays from December to Easter.

ACTIVITIES

Mt Buller and Mt Stirling are great to explore on foot, horseback, dirt bike or 4WD too. Plan a day off the bike and fit in some fishing in the Delatite River, taste the vintage at local wineries or bounce on Olympic-size trampolines with the kids in the Buller Air Zone.

More at mtbuller.com.au | mtstirling.com.au

CONTACTS DISCOVER

Police, Fire, Ambulance 000

Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management 03 5777 6077

Accommodation 1800 BULLER (285 357)

ALL TERRAIN CYCLES 03 5775 2724Mansfield & Mt Buller atc@allterraincycles.com.auallterraincycles.com.au GRAVITY OZ 03 5775 2724info@gravityoz.com.au gravityoz.com.au

BLUE DIRT 0409 161 903

ride@bluedirt.com.au bluedirt.com.au

For more information

– Download the Mt Buller Live app for maps, contacts, accommodation and more

– Download the Trail Forks app for easy access to maps stored offline

– Check into bike.mtbuller.com.au for weekly trail status updates

GRAVITY TRAILS ROAD

CROSS COUNTRY

SUGGESTED LOOPS

TRAIL DISTANCE SKILL LEVEL TRAIL FEATURES

ABOM 2.2km Super fun DH track with jumps, berms and rollers

Copperhead 2.5km Flow down trail on made single track

Outlaw 2km Technical corners, rock gardens and fast fire road

International 2km Steep, rocky,large jumps, drop offs, road gaps, fast fire road

TRAIL HEADS

Village, Corn Hill, Picnic Table, Howqua Gap

– Cross country trails are free to ride – Suitable for conventional mountain bikes – Varied terrain including technical features and obstacles – Many trails are shared use, riders must give way to horses

LEGEND Easy Intermediate Advanced

LEGEND Easy Intermediate Advanced

TRAIL NAME START FINISH DISTANCE GRADIENT TRAIL TYPE SKILL LEVEL ENDURANCE

LINKING AND ACCESS TRAILS

River Spur Trail Mt Stirling Joins Delatite River Trail 2.5km Descent Other trail

Woody’s Shortcut Delatite River Trail Delatite River Trail 1.2km Descent Other trail

Plough Shed Entry Mt Buller Road Delatite River Trail 2.7km Descent Other trail

Box Corner Link Mt Buller Road Joins Delatite River Trail 700M Descent Other trail

TRAIL NAMEEPIC TRAIL SECTION FINISHES DISTANCE GRADIENT TRAIL TYPE TRAIL FEATURES

SKILL LEVEL ENDURANCE

TRAILS COMMENCING FROM MT BULLER VILLAGE

Australian Alpine Epic Mirimbah 50kmClimb & descent

Comprises existing trails (Epic sections 1 – 8) to Bluff Spur, then single track and other trail

Family Trail 1 Village 3km Flat Other trail Gentle ride – –

Soul Revival 2 Village 450m Climb Single track Switchbacks –

One Tree Hill 3 Village 630mClimb & descent

Single track Switchbacks

Gang Gangs 4 Skills Park 1.4km Descent Single track Steep

Snowgums Village 1.1kmClimb & descent

Single track Switchbacks

Skyline Village 930m Climb Single track Switchbacks

TRAILS COMMENCING CORN HILL ROAD (FORMERLY SKILLS PARK)

Split Rock Village 900m Climb Single trackSteep, switchbacks & technical

Picnic Trail 5 Picnic Table 450m Climb Single track Gentle climb

TRAILS COMMENCING FROM PICNIC TABLE INTERSECTION

Delatite River Trail – Upper Box Corner 2km Descent Other trail River crossing

Delatite River Trail – Lower Mirimbah 10km Descent Other trailMultiple log bridge river crossings

Wombat Skills Park 430m Descent Single track Technical

Corn Hill 6 Cornhill 1km Climb Single track Switchbacks

TRAILS COMMENCING FROM CORN HILL INTERSECTION / CORN HILL ROAD

Misty Twist Cornhill 2.6kmClimb & descent

Single track Amazing views

Clancy’s Run Picnic Table 2km DescentSingle track & other trail

Switchbacks

Medusa Cornhill 750m Climb Single track Switchbacks

Woolybutt 7 Howqua Gap 1.7kmClimb & descent

Single track & other trail

Undulating trail

TRAILS COMMENCING FROM HOWQUA GAP

Trigger Happy Cornhill 2.2kmClimb & descent

Single track Flowing

Stonefly 8 Howqua Gap 10kmClimb & descent

Single trackSome short steep sections

TRAIL HEADS

Top of the Northside Express chairlift (Spurs) area

TRAIL FINISH

Northside Express mid-load (ride out on Home Trail to shuttle meeting point at Lower Tyrol Car Park.)

– Trails of varying difficulty from easy to advanced – Includes steep, rough and rocky terrain – Serviced by gravity shuttles

(pick up from Lower Tyrol car park - access via Home Trail) – Full face helmets required for all gravity trails except Copperhead – Downhill, trail or enduro bike with dual suspension recommended

Take on one of Victoria’s 7 Peaks; test your strength and endurance by cycling up the Mt Buller Tourist Road – a 15.3km uphill grind that stretches from the beautiful Mirimbah Park at the base of the mountain to the Village.

Regular signposts chart your progress up the mountain, advising the altitude and the number of kilometres to go until the Mt Buller Village.

DISTANCE 15.3KM

ASCENT 921M

AVERAGE GRADIENT 6.2%

MAXIMUM GRADIENT 13%

DIFFICULTY BLACK

Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own-pace cycling challenge which runs from 25 October 2019 to 27 April 2020. Can you conquer all seven?

Mirimbah Shuttles

MIRIMBAH – MT BULLER

Trails that finish at the bottom of the mountain (Mirimbah) including Delatite River Trail and the Australian Alpine Epic Trail are serviced by shuttles, returning riders to the top of the Mt Buller Village throughout the bike season.

Gravity Shuttles

Gravity trails including ABOM, Copperhead, Home Trail, International and Outlaw are serviced by Blue Dirt shuttles returning riders from Lower Tyrol Car Park to the Northside area (trail heads), and Delatite & Epic trails are serviced by shuttle from Mirimbah.

Shuttles run every weekend from 30 November 2019 to end of April 2020, plus every day from 27 December 2019 to mid-January 2020.

Visit bike.mtbuller.com.au for schedules, details and pricing.

Trails

2 NOVEMBER Progressive trail opening (conditions permitting)

30 NOVEMBER Full trail opening (conditions permitting)

26 APRIL Last rides – final day/trails close

Bike Events

30 NOVEMBER Summer Season Launch

18–19 JANUARY VIC Downhill MTB Series

15–16 FEBRUARY Mind Body Bike Women’s Weekend

7 MARCH 8th Bike Buller Festival

10-13 APRIL Easter at Mt Buller

25–26 APRIL Closing Weekend Celebrations

SHUTTLES EVENTS & KEY DATES

Visit ridehighcountry.com.au/7-peaks

If you’re not sure where to start, the following loops are great a way to explore Mt Buller’s trail network, ranging from introductory to intense! Don’t forget to book a shuttle if you finish at Mirimbah.

Loop 1

START Family Trail HeadDISTANCE 6.3kmAPPROX TIME 30–45 minsTRAILS Family Trail, Soul Revival, One Tree Hill,

Gang Gangs, Split Rock (good climb)FINISH Village

Loop 2

START Family Trail HeadDISTANCE 13km (add DRT=24km)APPROX TIME 1–2 hours (add DRT=2–3 hours)TRAILS Family Trail, Soul Revival, One Tree Hill,

Gang Gangs, Picnic Trail*, Corn Hill, Medusa, Misty Twist, Clancy’s, Wombat, Split Rock

FINISH Village

*Alternative, head to Delatite River Trail (DRT) to finish at Mirimbah

Loop 3

START Family Trail HeadDISTANCE 22kmAPPROX TIME 2–4 hoursTRAILS Family Trail, Soul Revival, One Tree Hill,

Gang Gangs, Picnic Trail, Woolybutt, Stonefly Loop to River Spur Trail, Delatite River Trail

FINISH Mirimbah

Mountain biking can be hazardous. Trails may include unmarked hazards. Riders attempting these tracks do so at their own risk. The trails shown are graded according to difficulty. Choose a trail that matches your fitness, ability and equipment. Ride within your limits. Let someone know where you are going, and when you plan to return. It is recommended to wear full face helmets / armour, but personal protective equipment is at the riders discretion.

This brochure is intended as a guide only.

Emergency MarkersEmergency markers are located throughout resort, identifying your position to emergency services. Call 000 and quote the number on the nearest marker. Resort Management (03 5777 6077) may also be able to assist during business hours.

Shared TrailsThe Mt Buller and Mt Stirling trails are shared by hikers, trail runners and, on Mt Stirling, horses.

Look for the SHARED TRAIL signs. Stop, dismount and give way to horses and be aware of pedestrians, especially on blind corners.

Trail Map AppA GPS and reliable App such as Trailforks is a smart idea. So is a fully charged device (and spare batteries). Some sections of the trails have poor reception so keep a paper map handy and always share your trip plan

Mountain Bike ConductHead to bike.mtbuller.com.au for the Bike Buller MTB Code of Conduct.

Bike HygieneTo avoid the spread of unwanted weeds and pathogens, and to protect the Australian Alpine environment, please ensure all footwear, bikes and equipment are cleaned before you arrive, and after you leave the resort.

SAFETY

Emergency MarkerCall 000 and quote

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Head to bike.mtbuller.com.au for more information.

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Family Trail

One Tree Hill

Picnic Trail

Soul Revival

Box Corner Link

Clancy’s Run

Cornhill Trail

Delatite River Trail

Gang Gangs

Medusa

Misty Twist

Plough Shed Entry

River Spur

Snowgums

MAP

MAP LEGEND

This trail is shared with horse riders. Stop, dismount and give way when approaching horses, and share the trail with all user groups

Split Rock

Trigger Happy

Wombat

Woody’s Shortcut

Woolybutt

Australian Alpine Epic

Stonefly

Gravity Trails

Home Trail

Abom Downhill

Copperhead

Outlaw

International

Cross-Country TrailsSealed Road

Unsealed Road

Water Course

Chairlift / T-Bar

Easy – Moderate gradients, short distances

Intermediate – Longer distances

Advanced – Steep, often technical, long distances

Australian Alpine Epic Trail

Access Trail

Refuge shelter

Toilets

Water

Parking

Shuttle Pick Up

Trail Start

Trail Finish

Gate

Information

Trail Map Sign

Clocktower

Bike WashDisclaimer: This information may be of assistance to you but neither the Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Resort Management Board, Buller Ski Lifts or the creator of this map guarantee that the information is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any of this information.

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Bourke St Chairlift

Bourke St Chairlift

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ABOM Express Chairlift

MAP

Gang Gangs

Snowgums

Split Rock

Family Trail

Copperhead

Soul Revival

One Tree Hill

Epic Trail

To/ from Abom DH

Family Trail

Epic Trail Start

Arlberg Hotel

Construction Zone. Stay out of construction zones where marked and signposted for your safety and watch for heavy vehicles in these areas.

AlpineCentral

MT BULLER ALPINE VILLAGE

New Beginner Loop

Wombats D

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1805m

1749m

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West Summit Trail

MT STIRLING ALPINE RESORT

MT BULLER ALPINE RESORT

Machinery Shed

WasteManagementand RecyclingCentre

Billboard

PloughShed

Delatite River

Delatite River

Mt Buller Tourist Road

Corn Hill Road

Corn Hill R

oad

Corn Hill Road(Not suitable for 2WD)

(Suitable for 2WD and 4WD)

Circuit Road

Circuit Road

Circuit Road

Howqua Gap Hut

GGS Hut

Bluff SpurMemorial Hut

To Clear Hills and Craig’s Hut

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To Telephone Box Junction

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To Telephone Box Junction & Mt Stirling Café.

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To Telephone Box Junction

Skating RinkBus Park

Arlberg Hotel

Northside Express Chairlift

The FOX Chairlift

ABOM Express Chairlift

Bonza C

hairlift

Horse HillCar Park

CSIR Car Park

Gang Gangs

Misty Twist

River Spur Trail

To Mirimbah

Box Corner Link

! Take extra care at log bridges.

Picnic Table

Walk O

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Quarry

Snowgums

Split Rock

Outlaw

Outlaw

Picnic Trail

Delatite River Trail – Upper

Delatite River Trail

Trigger Happy

Stonefly

1630m

Copperhead

Woody’s Shortcut

Clancy’s Run

Woolybutt

Cornhill

Family Trail

Soul Revival

Shelter

One Tree Hill

Wombat Trail

International

Stonefly

Delatite River Trail

Plough Shed Entry

Abom Downhill

Australian Alpine Epic Trail

MAP

MAP

MAP

MAP

MAP

MAP

Australian Alpine Epic Trail

Australian Alpine Epic Trail

Lydi

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ssila

Cha

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Medusa

Lower TyrolCar Park

Spurs

Mid-load

AlpineCentral Howqua Gap

Lower TyrolCar Park

NEW WATER STORAGE FOR MT BULLERDuring summer 2019–20 Mt Buller is improving water security for the village supply and fire fighting with a new 100 megalitre storage dam. This will double the water available for snowmaking. Construction starts in October 2019 and some trails in this area will be closed for walkers, bikes and cars across the summer – including the Summit Road above the Arlberg which is closed to the public.

Thank you for your understanding while we work to make Mt Buller better!

Construction ZoneRoad Closed

Mark’s MadnessMark’s Madness is a highlight of this technical descent. Keep your rubber side down as you rock this left-hand vertical wall ride.

Horse Hill

Mt BullerSummit

Mt StirlingSummit

Alpine VillageMt Buller

Corn HillSummit