Launceston Trail Info
There are two main riding areas in Launceston. These are Kate Reed and Trevallyn Reserves.
Only 45 minutes to the south east of Launceston are some great trails in the foothills of Ben Lomond National Park. If you have a spare afternoon, these trails are well worth the effort, although they are difficult to find as they are unmarked.
Only 45 minutes to the south east of Launceston are some great trails in the foothills of Ben Lomond National Park. If you have a spare afternoon, these trails are well worth the effort, although they are difficult to find as they are unmarked.
Kate Reed Reserve
Kate Reed has over 20 km of trail singletrack, with some great berm trails. All trails are now signposted.
Trails range from beginners through to intermediate. Kate Reed Reserve is about 5 minute drive south from the Launceston CBD or a 20 minute ride up a gentle road known as Westbury Rd. It is also home to Silverdome and is Tassie's main Cycling Velodrome. |
Trevallyn Reserve
Trevallyn Reserve is a 5 minute drive west from Launceston's CBD and a UP hill 20 minute ride. It's well worth the ride up, as your ride down back into the CBD, when you have finished exploring Trevallyn is a ripper.
Trevallyn also has walking and horse riding trails, some are mixed use and others that are specific to the different activities. Trails to Trevallyn Dam are walking only! Trails range from beginner through to intermediate. Mos trails are signposted. |
Address
Main access is via Oakden Road at Prospect. Here on Google Maps. You can also enter from the "Bunnings paddock" entrance at Kings Meadows link. Map here . Park car under overpass. Trail head looks like this. Getting to trail head Park car on righthand side BEFORE gates. Ride through gates and over overpass. At this sign go right or left. Either way will take you to trail heads. Right here and head toward this trail head sign 100 metres. See YOU ARE HERE on below map Left - ride around roadway, past Silverdome on right and up small hill heading towards Carpark 4. Keep left and on dirt road straight through for 150 metres until you see this sign and map at trail head. Take Berm Track to left and enjoy. Trail Head Services Nil at trail head but shops only 5 minutes ride away at Old Tutor Shopping complex or Prospect Market Place. No water - DO NOT drink from creeks! No toilets at Kate Reed. Parking Yellow gates are often closed after hours. Park on right hand side of road, before gates. Please make a note of gate opening times a it will cost you $$$ to get you car out if gates are locked. Car Travel Times Launceston CBD > Kate Reed - 5 minutes Services Heaps in Launceston and shop, takeways, chemist and supermarket just down the road (500 metres) at Prospect. Nearest Bike Shops Geard Cycles - 5 minutes away in South Launceston or other bike shops in CBD Mobile Reception Telstra Optus More trail info at this link. |
Address
There are 2 main access points and it all depends how you want to finish. We like riding up into the reserve via The Gorge Rd access point. This allows you to finish your ride in 'downhill mode' and even continue to roll back into the CBD via Gorge Rd OR via the road and walking footpath via the Cataract Gorge (preferred option!) This means you'll have to ride up from the CBD (20 minutes ish!) or get a self-shuttle. Your call. 1. Entry via Gorge Rd. Entry on right side of road at top of hill. Map at this link 2. Corner of Duck Reach Rd and Reatta Rd, Trevallyn. Map at this link Trail Head Services Nil at trail head but shops only 5 - 10 minutes ride away. ie. Trevallyn with a great cafe and bakery! Toilets at southern end of Duck Reach Rd. Gates close at dusk. Car Travel Times Launceston CBD > Trevallyn - 5 -8 minutes Services Heaps in Launceston Nearest Bike Shops Launceston - see Launceston Bike Shop Mobile Reception Telstra Optus More trail info at this link |
