Glenrock mountain biking trails
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Glenrock mountain biking trails.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Newcastle, Charlestown and Sydney, take the Pacific Highway to Highfields or Kahibah in Newcastle
Parking
There's parking in Yuelarbah and Angophora carparks, both of which are bitumen seal. Yuelarbah carpark has 3 accessible parking spaces.
Parking is also available in an informal council-owned carpark on Gun Club Road. This carpark is next to the gate that can be opened with an MLAK key to provide easy access for mobility riders.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Glenrock State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy exploring the park's mountain biking trails when the weather becomes cooler.
Spring
The park's birds will be chirping and singing, look out for them in the trees as you hit the tracks and trails.
Summer
The park's beaches are a delight at this time of year – you can surf and swim to your heart's content.
Winter
Walk the Bombala walking track for excellent coastal views – you may even spot a whale or two.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
42°C
Winter temperature
Average
11°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
1.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
November
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
283.7mm
Facilities
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- The entrance to the trails from Fernleigh Loop onto Gun Club Road has a gate that can be opened with a MLAK key, providing easy access for mobility riders.
- Please note, the informal car park adjacent to the MLAK gate at Gun Club Road has no designated accessible parking spaces.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Newcastle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4946 4100
- npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Park info
- in Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.