Wylde MTB trail

About the Trail

Wylde MTB is a purpose-built trail located off Elizabeth Drive in Cecil Park. The trail caters for beginner, intermediate, competent and advanced mountain bikers. First time visitors should take extra precautions until they are familiar with the Trail. Those under 16 years of age must ride the Trail in the company of an adult. See the rules for riding at Wylde.

When does it open?

• The Trail is generally open every day from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting. The trail may be closed for MTB events, construction activity and due to wet weather. Fines apply for accessing the trail when closed.
• Before you go for a ride, always check the open status either here or on the Wylde Facebook group The status can be found under Announcements. It is not changed daily. The status will only change, if there is a change. The times displayed on Google may differ, please do not rely on Google and check here or Facebook. Thanks for your understanding.
• Access to the Trail is via Range Road in Cecil Park. There is parking onsite.

What is there?

Wylde has viewing areas, two picnic shelters, water bubblers, a bike wash down facility and bathroom amenities onsite.

It also has a range of sections suitable for any rider - from beginner to expert! These include:

• Jump run – featuring two separate take-off mounds and many steps, for warm-up/practice before hitting the trail loops described below.
• Pump track – track mounds for warm-up/practice before entering the MTB Trail.
• Kids loop – small loop for beginners and inexperienced riders.
• 3km loop – single trail, also suitable beginners and inexperienced riders.
• 6km loop – single trail for those with an intermediate level of skill and fitness.
• 12km loop – long trail for riders with a high level of skill and fitness.

Follow the latest COVID-19 Health Advice before heading to Wylde:

Residents from across Greater Sydney can now visit Wylde. If you are fully vaccinated you can participate in an outdoor sport and exercise gathering of up to 50 people.

Proof of vaccination and a valid photo ID will need to be shown if asked by Police who will be patrolling the Parklands to enforce COVID-restrictions, including gatherings and social distancing.

Learn more about the NSW Health stay-at-home orders or visit our COVID-19 information and updates page.

Changed Traffic Conditions to Wylde MTB

From Thursday 2^nd September, entry and exit to Wylde MTB off Range Road will be from the existing exit gate only to allow necessary work to be carried out on the car park.

One section of the car park will be closed to the public to allow for necessary work as part of the Wylde MTB Relocation Project. Work includes:

• Telstra works
• Removal and relocation of the sliding gate, including all the associated civil works for new entry
• Relocation of 3 No water pipes
• Removal of gabion baskets
• Shaping of drain along Range Road

The sectioned carpark under construction will be closed until such time as Wylde is relocated.

Construction begins on Wheely Big Bike Hub

Exciting news update for all Riders! Australia’s biggest BMX and mountain biking hub is ‘coming to life’ in our Parklands.

The new $13.5 million, 86-hectare Wylde facility is being delivered by the NSW Government and Liverpool City Council, led by Greater Sydney Parklands. Catering for ages and abilities, everyone can enjoy the thrill of riding the trails, including experiencing the biggest pump track in the Southern Hemisphere. The new Wylde BMX and mountain bike hub is expected to be fully open by early 2022.

The new trails include:

• Upper Link
• Lower Link
• V-Twin (Right)
• V-Twin (Left)
• Beam Me Up

Wylde July 2021 - Five New Trails Map

Reminder: Wylde will be required to close for 4-5 weeks later in the year in order to finalise construction before re-opening. We'll let you know the closure dates in advance. 

Tracks under construction

• Please be aware access is strictly prohibited to any trails currently under construction as part of the new Wylde Mountain Bike Trail.
• It is illegal to trespass in these areas as they are active construction sites.
• For your own health and safety, please enjoy riding the existing Wylde trails which remain open (subject to weather) and are signposted.

More information:

• See a map of Wylde, including the Trail head start.
• The entrance is on Range Road, off Elizabeth Drive in Cecil Park.
• Parking is available in marked bays. Bays are marked by signs and symbols and time restrictions apply in some areas. The Carpark is impacted by construction and take extra care when entering and exiting.
• Opening hours are generally sunrise to sunset, weather permitting. The trail is closed during/after rain and for MTB events. Always check the open status above. Fines apply for accessing the trail when closed.
• See our frequently asked questions for information about changes to WYLDE MTB due to the construction of the M12.
  
  

Emergencies:

Call 000 (triple zero) and ask for an ambulance, the police and/or fire brigade (try 112 from your mobile phone if there’s no service). You may need to direct the operator to the person in need using this Emergency Vehicle Access Map or we recommend riders download the Emergency+ App which can help locate you in an emergency.

The trail is about 3km from the Westlink M7 Orbital and 12km from the M4 Western Motorway. There is no dedicated pathway from the M7 to Wylde. Other gates and service roads around the Trail are for emergency services only and lead to fenced and closed areas.

Who to contact for assistance:

• During business hours (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) call our office on 9895 7500 and speak to a staff member.
• On weekends (Saturdays, Sunday and public holidays) you can phone a ranger on 0459 883 834 between 8am and 5pm.
• Report anti-social behaviour, including illegal motorbikes, or malicious damage to the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
• Outside these hours, please call Parklands security on 1300 732 874.
• To report damaged or faulty facilities, dumped rubbish or lost dogs at Wylde, please call the numbers above or email info@wspt.nsw.gov.au.

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