Trail
Lower Buckle
Ride the fast, flowing single track of the Lower Buckle. Perfect for riders wanting to practice their mountain biking skills. The trail weaves through tall eucalypt forests and has plenty of obstacles to get your blood pumping. Continue along the Upper Buckle for a longer ride.
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Trail Status
Trail Profile
Recent works
Machine Build Aneurysm
Date
Volunteer Hrs
80
Type
Build
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Lower Buckle
Date
Volunteer Hrs
56
Type
Maintenance
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Lower Buckle
Date
Volunteer Hrs
72
Type
Maintenance
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Lower Buckle Preparation Day
Date
Volunteer Hrs
32
Type
Build
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Trail Maintenance Day
Date
Volunteer Hrs
58
Type
Maintenance
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Trail Maintenance Day
Date
Volunteer Hrs
33
Type
Maintenance
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Lower Buckle
Date
Volunteer Hrs
72
Type
Maintenance
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Trail Maintenance
Date
Volunteer Hrs
63
Type
Maintenance
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Trail Maintenance
Date
Volunteer Hrs
53
Type
Maintenance
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Lower Buckle Stage 1
Date
Volunteer Hrs
120
Type
Build
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Pre-Works – Lower Buckle 2
Date
Volunteer Hrs
43
Type
Build
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
Pre-Works – Lower Buckle
Date
Volunteer Hrs
34
Type
Build
Trail Updated
Lower Buckle
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