Thredbo Valley track adventure rides

Thredbo to Thredbo River picnic area: 37km one way

Grade: Green - Easy to Blue - Intermediate

Distance: 37.3km one way

Time: 3-9hrs

Season: November to May. Closed to bikes in winter.

Intrepid mountain bike riders can now tackle the extended 37.3km Thredbo Valley track ride from Thredbo to Thredbo River picnic area.

Cruise, climb and downhill through the ever-changing Snowy Mountains scenery on one of Australia’s best mountain bike day rides.

Setting off from Thredbo’s Friday Drive, the easy flow single track follows the pretty Thredbo River valley. Enjoy smooth, mostly downhill riding to the first 3 suspension bridges crossing the river, before hitting some rolling contours and tight corners en route to Ngarigo campground.

With the legs warmed up, the pitch kicks up and the track throws in technical treats including climbs, descents, berms, gnarls and switchbacks, as you head to Thredbo Diggings.

Catch your breath back in the green zone on the compacted gravel section to Bullocks Flat through black sallee woodland. For a more demanding option without clocking up extra kms, take Muzzlewood track between Thredbo Diggings and Bullocks Flat.

Bullocks Hut is a top spot to rest and regroup before tackling the 18.4km lower Thredbo Valley track stretch to Gaden Trout Hatchery. Recommended for physically fit, self-sufficient and experienced riders only, this long, challenging section is packed with technical features as it follows the river downstream through remote sub-alpine landscapes.

There are no exit points or facilities until you reach the trout hatchery, off Kosciuszko Road. It’s best to organise a car shuffle or pickup.

The final section of track takes you from Gaden Trout Hatchery to Thredbo River picnic area. A short, easy section of track, it’s perfect to wind down and relax a little after your efforts. Enjoy stunning river views and the sounds of local birdlife as you end your ride.

Ngarigo to Thredbo Diggings: 4.8km one-way

Grade: Blue - Intermediate

Distance: 4.8km one-way, 9.6km return

Time: 0.75-2hrs

Season: November to May. Closed to bikes in winter.

This ride is a blast if you’re short on time or want a taster of Thredbo Valley track’s more technical single track.

There are some short steep climbs in both directions, including 1 just out of Ngarigo, giving you excellent mid-slope flowing track, with rolling contours, fun berms and switchbacks. Cover the breaks so you don’t overcook the corners, keep an eye out for slower riders and traffic coming the other way.

A couple of long, elevated platforms offer great views of the Thredbo River. Keep an eye out for the ‘secret’ rest stop above the track, just after the second platform out of Ngarigo.

If you’re thirsty for more, add on a 5.5km loop from Thredbo Diggings to Bullocks Flat combining the intermediate Muzzlewood track.

Bullocks Flat to Gaden Trout Hatchery: 18.4km one way

Grade: Blue - Intermediate

Distance: 18.4km one way

Time: 1.5-4hrs

Season: November to May. Closed to bikes in winter.

This lower Thredbo Valley track extension is a thrilling new option for adventure riders keen to test their legs on a more challenging, and remote section of the iconic track.

Starting from the northern side of the Skitube bridge at Bullocks Flat, the first 3km is an easy to moderate ride before the track gets more technical and the landscape more remote. If you’re struggling it’s recommended you turn back, as there are no exit points until Gaden Trout Hatchery, located off Kosciuszko Road.

Best cycled west to east, this purpose-built lower section of Thredbo Valley track is packed with challenges including tight switchbacks, high berms, rocky surfaces, and steep gradients. Boulder lookout, around 10.4km from Bullocks Flat, is a scenic rest stop along the way.

Opened in 2019, it's a rewarding ride on its own for physically fit, experienced and well-equipped riders. For a longer adventure, it’s easily combined with other sections of Thredbo Valley track.

Thredbo to Bullocks Flat: 16.7km one way

Grade: Green - Easy to Blue - Intermediate

Distance: 16.7km one way

Time: 1.5-4hrs

Season: November to May. Closed to bikes in winter.

The original Thredbo Valley track packs in flowy single track, climbs, and technical trail features to make a physically challenging ride, with plenty of cruisey neutral sections.

Starting from Friday Drive in Thredbo village, the track meanders along the pretty Thredbo River valley, crossing 5 suspension bridges on the way to Ngarigo campground. Breathe in the mountain air as you ride by the rushing river, through tall mountain gum forest, snow gum woodland, and open grasslands.

There are a few short climbs and switchbacks to get you primed for the more gnarly technical obstacles you’ll attack between Ngarigo and Thredbo Diggings.

Keep spinning along the easy last leg from Thredbo Diggings to Bullocks Flat, or take Muzzlewood track, which needs a bit more skill to navigate.

Convenient riverside rest stops, plus toilet facilities, are available at Ngarigo campground, Thredbo Diggings campground, and Bullocks Hut. They’re also handy pick-up points if you run out of gas, or the weather turns.

At Bullocks Flat, you can cruise around 1km to Lake Crackenback Resort where you and your bike can be collected. Fees apply. Book well in advance.

Gaden Bridge to Thredbo River picnic area: 1.5km one way

Grade: Green - Easy

Distance: 1.5km one way

Time: 30mins - 1hr

Season: This section is open all year round if the track is dry.

Gaden Bridge to Thredbo River picnic area is a short, easy section of the Thredbo Valley track. It’s perfect for riders looking for a quick adventure, family-friendly ride, or brief introduction to this iconic track.

Starting from Gaden Bridge you’ll climb gently through snowgum woodland, then descend through tall eucalypt forest to Thredbo River picnic area. A peaceful, shady ride, you’ll get to enjoy the sights and sounds of local birdlife as well as stunning views of Thredbo River and up the Thredbo Valley.

A wide, gravel track, with a 300m section of raised platform, the Gaden Bridge to Thredbo River picnic area track has several spots which are ideal to stop at and soak up your surroundings. You can have a picnic or BBQ at both Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area, and between the snowgum woodland and the eucalypt forest there’s a seating area with great views of the river. With easy access to both Gaden Trout Hatchery and Thredbo River picnic area, you can also choose which way you want to ride. Starting from Thredbo River picnic area you can tackle the track as a 3.2km return ride, returning to Thredbo River for a picnic.

If you’re looking for a longer, more challenging ride, you can easily combine this track with the Bullocks Flat to Gaden Trout Hatchery section of the Thredbo Valley track.

Thredbo Mountain Bike Park

Grade: Green - Easy, Blue - Intermediate, Black - Advanced

Distance: 25km of trails

Season: Mid November to end April

Thredbo Mountain Bike Park, run by Thredbo Resort, is home to 25km of epic alpine riding for adventure riders.

There’s chairlift-accessed gravity trails, skills parks, a linked network of cross country trails, and a fun flowing pump track, all easily combined with Thredbo Valley track.

Warm up on the rollers, smooth berms and steady gradient of Kosciuszko Flow trail. Head up to 1930m for unrivalled views down the valley before the adrenaline rush of the All-Mountain trails. Or, take it easy on one of the village loops.

Thredbo’s favourite vertical run for advanced riders, the Cannonball Downhill, is packed with drops, jumps, wall-rides and other features. Full-face helmet compulsory.

Bike rental, clinics and programs are all available in Thredbo village to take your mountain bike skills to the next level. Visit the Thredbo resort website for more information.

Please note

• Arrange a car shuffle or pickup if cycling one way.
• Local shuttle services operate between Thredbo village and Lake Crackenback Resort in summer. Fees apply. Book well in advance. Ask our friendly staff at Snowy Region Visitor Centre for more details.
• Please give way to walkers along this track, and be considerate of beginner and slower riders, including children.
• Check conditions and closures before you set out.