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Silver City Zeehan
Silver City Zeehan
Zeehan and the Heemskirk Range.
Hop on your bike and head into the hills for a distinctly West Coast experience. Starting from the outskirts of historic Zeehan, head on an epic journey through rolling buttongrass hills to the remote peaks of the Heemskirk Range or get your flow fix from the top of Oonah Hill.
Many of the trails take their names from prominent mines that once operated in the hills and forests around you – a time when Zeehan rivalled Hobart and Launceston in size and over 20 hotels lined its main street.
These trails are in remote and exposed mountainous areas subject to sudden and extreme weather changes. Please ensure you are adequately experienced, prepared and equipped to complete these trails. You ride these trails at your own risk, ensure you have checked the weather forecast and packed enough food and water
Hop on your bike and head into the hills for a distinctly West Coast experience. Starting from the outskirts of historic Zeehan, head on an epic journey through rolling buttongrass hills to the remote peaks of the Heemskirk Range or get your flow fix from the top of Oonah Hill.
Many of the trails take their names from prominent mines that once operated in the hills and forests around you – a time when Zeehan rivalled Hobart and Launceston in size and over 20 hotels lined its main street.
These trails are in remote and exposed mountainous areas subject to sudden and extreme weather changes. Please ensure you are adequately experienced, prepared and equipped to complete these trails. You ride these trails at your own risk, ensure you have checked the weather forecast and packed enough food and water
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Despatch
Access From: Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan) Distance: 4.5km Ride Time: 30-60mins Difficulty:
Trail description
Your adventure starts with a gentle climb through rainforest and buttongrass plains to the top of Oonah Hill. The trail passes through a once bustling mining field – a reminder of a time when Zeehan, the Silver City, was once one of the largest and wealthiest towns in Tasmania.
Important note: Due to open mine shafts in the area, the location is categorised as an Extreme Hazard Area. Please remain on the trail at all times.
Oonah Hill
Access From: Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan) Distance: 2.8km Ride Time: 10-15 mins Difficulty:
Trail description
Starting from the top of Oonah Hill and finishing back at the trailhead, this flow trail passes from buttongrass plains into lush tea tree rainforest with perfectly linked berms and rollers that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
Important note: Due to open mine shafts in the area, the location is categorised as an Extreme Hazard Area. Please remain on the trail at all times.
Heemskirk Link
Access From: Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan) Distance: 0.5km Ride Time: 5 mins Difficulty:
Trail description
In the mood for adventure? Head for the hills via this short two-way trail, connecting riders to the remote adventure trails.
Western Odyssey
Access From: Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan) Distance: 4.3km Ride Time: 30-60 mins Difficulty:
Trail description
Meander and flow your way through buttongrass plains to the Piney Prospect lookout with gentle climbs and descents along the way.
Featherstone
Access From: Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan) Distance: 1.6km Ride Time: 10-15 mins Difficulty:
Trail description
Get ready to fly over gravel and rocks as you link masterfully-sculpted berms and features that propel you down this atmospheric ridgeline descent to Piney Creek.
Silver Lining
Access From: Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan) Distance: 6.8km Ride Time: 1-2 hours Difficulty:
Trail description
Settle in for a relaxing return from Piney Creek with new perspectives and flowing turns on your way back to Oonah Hill.
Stormsdown
Access From: Heemskirk Rd Trailhead (500m North of Zeehan) Distance: 14km Ride Time: 2-5 hours Difficulty:
Trail description
Not for the faint hearted, this hardy adventure trail will take you on an unforgettable journey up and down the imposing Heemskirk Range. After a challenging and rewarding climb, take a rest before dropping down a technical ridgeline descent featuring rocks, slabs and multiple line choices. You’ll never be the same again!
It’s important riders are prepared, have checked the weather forecast and allocate enough time to complete this trail.
Download the Silver City MTB Trails map
Find out more about the Silver City MTB Trails by clicking the link below.
Please note: These trails are in remote and exposed mountainous areas subject to sudden and extreme weather changes. Please ensure you are adequately experienced, prepared and equipped to complete these trails. You ride these trails at your own risk, ensure you have checked the weather forecast and packed enough food and water.