mountain biking
big hill
Big Hill is a mountain looming over Mount Beauty. The ride features a very steep technical descent on the downhill race course & is suitable only for riders with advanced off-road bicycle handling skills. Most riders will enjoy the technical challenge and there are great views to take in on the climb up. For those seeking a great view over the Kiewa valley turn right off the Bogong High Plains Rd 5.5kms out of Mt Beauty, and follow the dirt road for 8kms to Big Hill lookout.
Survey Track
This ride has no steep uphills, however there is a great downhill back into Mount Beauty. A classic rollercoaster single track with nice views beginning in Mount Beauty township and skirting a ridgeside to a hairpin turn on the Bogong High Plains Road called "Cranky Charlie". Several options are available for the return, including a few single track options. If you can do only one ride in Mount Beauty, this is probably the one to do. 9.2km.
Mount Beauty Hill Loop
Beginning and ending in Mount Beauty, this ride climbs steeply onto the Mount Beauty hillside using a variety of fire tracks (Pole Track, Reservoir Track) and offering great views of the township and surrounding countryside. For an additional viewpoint, take the short Tower No. 33 Track at the 5.1 km mark. The ride continues on the West Kiewa Power Station Road to the Cranky Charlie hairpin where it joins the Survey Track. This ride offers the maximum views in the shortest distance.
easy rides for all age groups
A 3km loop, on a sealed, flat track. The loop is clearly signposted. Start from the Lakeside picnic and playground area and walk north towards Embankment Drive following the path around the pondage wall. Follow the track over the spillway and continue along over the Tail Race Channel bridge and you will be behind the Secondary College, the tennis courts, the Primary School, past the oval and back to where you started. A pleasant ride with lovely views in all directions.
Pondage Loop
4km of clearly sign posted, flat sealed track. The ride starts at the commencement of Embankment Drive off the Bogong High Plains Road at the entrance to Mount Beauty. This sealed track crosses the Pondage spillway and then meanders along the west branch of the Kiewa River all the way to Pebble Beach. Enjoy lovely views across the farmlands and towards Mount Bogong with the track perfect for riding or walking. For good swimmers, there is a long deep pool at the turn around point.