Mountain Bike Opportunites | Aberfeldie Park

In response to consistent demand for enhanced bike facilities from various consultations, we've taken proactive steps. We have enlisted the expertise of specialist bike trail expert to explore possibilities within Moonee Valley.

Following background investigations, it became evident that the northern embankment of Aberfeldie Park could be a suitable location for a mountain bike nature trail. This location not only offers a suitable terrain but also presents fewer conflicts with existing or planned environmental features.

To gauge community interest in bike activities in Aberfeldie Park, and how this might look, we want your feedback.

A bike trail expert has developed examples of how a mountain bike nature trail could harmoniously integrate into the natural parkland setting of Aberfeldie Park, while providing an exhilarating biking experience for enthusiasts of all skill levels.

What a mountain bike trail could look like in Aberfeldie Park

Example 1 - in the trees

This example trail network alignment seeks to position the trails and the riders in amongst the vegetated areas. This will result in lower visual impact from surrounding residential areas and from other areas within the Park.

Example 2 - in the open

This example trail network alignment has all trails in the open area with the intent to protect the revegetated areas from all impacts of trail development. The open space corridor would be more heavily developed with engineered infrastructure to enable multiple descents.

Example 3 - whole site

This example trail network alignment intends to lessen the impacts across both the vegetated areas and the open parkland areas, with trails traversing both environments. This option also proposes to utilise the existing shared use trail as the climb trail.

Example 4 - walk and MTB

This example trail network alignment intends to lessen the impacts across both the vegetated areas and the open parkland areas, with trails traversing both environments. This trail alignment includes a dedicated walk trail through the revegetation and a shared use walk and MTB climb trail.

Potential features

Scroll through to view the potential features that could be included in a mountain bike nature trail. If you'd like further detail we recommend you review the full design paper at the top of the screen.

Gathering space

Possible benefits of a mountain bike nature trail

Fully integrated in nature

A mountain bike nature trail that is fully integrated into the planted embankment with low visual impact ensuring minimal change to the look of the park overall.
Inclusive

A trail that is purpose built and well-designed to create more unity between riders and other park users to exercise, connect with nature and socialise. Carefully managed intersections creating gathering a viewing spaces, creating an inviting and welcoming trail for all ages, genders and skills.
Minimal footprint

A narrow trail designed to avoid impact on vegetation with no tree removal encouraging additional planting and improved revegetation.
Embankment improvements

Using the trail to improve erosion and drainage issues, and improve stabilsation through careful design of trail surface.
People connecting with nature

A unique recreational experience for riders to exercise in nature in a local context, with opportunities for riders to participate in revegetation activities.