Muzzlewood track

Where

Thredbo-Perisher area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Distance

2.9km one-way

Time suggested

15 - 45min

Grade

Medium

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

• Open for cycling in summer when the track is dry.
• Closed to all bikes in winter, May to November. Some sections may open for periods if conditions allow. 
• Tracks may close due to poor weather or track conditions.

What to
bring

Bike repair kit, hat, sunscreen, drinking water, first aid kit

Please note

• If you’re riding a bike, please give way to walkers on the track.
• Muzzlewood track may close to the public during major events on several weekends in February. Check track closure alerts before you arrive.
• Remember to clean your bike and footwear before and after using the tracks, to help prevent the spread of weeds and pathogens.
• The track can be busy during school holidays. Visit midweek and you may have this natural wonderland to yourself.

Muzzlewood track combines the exhilarating thrill of a mountain bike adventure, with the natural beauty of the Snowy Mountains, only 22km from Jindabyne.

Starting from either Thredbo Diggings campground or Bullocks Flat Skitube Carpark D, the track winds around Muzzlewood Wetland. The wetland teems with waterbirds, so keep an eye out for cormorants, pelicans and black swans.

This 30min ride, or 1hr walk, is graded intermediate, so expect some steep hills and a few tricky obstacles (and sometimes animals) on the narrow track. It’s a great alternative to the nearby section of Thredbo Valley track, if you’re looking to test your mountain bike skills.

Try not to be distracted by the views of the Ramshead Range, which can be capped with snow at any time of year. In spring and early summer, flowering shrubs such as gorse bitter pea, and a variety of wattle add a splash of colour along the track.

Return the way you came or loop back via Thredbo Valley track. For a longer ride, continue along Thredbo Valley track towards Thredbo Village, or try the more remote Lower Thredbo Valley track extension, across the Skitube bridge from Bullocks Hut.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info