Glenrock is one of the oldest examples of purpose-built mountain biking trails within a NSW National Park. Located about ten minutes ride or drive from Newcastle’s CBD, Glenrock is an expansive National Park with trails for mountain bikers, walkers, horse riders, and access to beautiful beaches.
Glenrock’s mountain bike trails were formalised in late 2009. Their formalisation was a result of National Parks noticing a significant increase in illegal mountain biking trails. National Parks then worked with the Glenrock Trail Alliance to create a plan of management for the trails. The plan’s aim was to ensure the trails were environmentally sustainable for the long term. From there, professional trail builders worked
