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The Knob – Medium

The Knob Loop is a challenging 50km scenic ride through the Chichester State Forrest and surrounding countryside.  It involves 900m of climbing. Starting from Dungog the ride goes up Main Creek into the forest, passes The Knob viewing area, and returns to Dungog through Bandon Grove and Bendolba.   ROUTE DESCRIPTION (Correlates with Map Numbers [...]

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Frying Pan Loop – Medium

A fairly challenging 22km loop of bush tracks through the upper reaches of the Telegherry River involving 750m of climbing. Frying Pan is one of the rides from the Jerusalem Creek carpark 20 kms north of Dungog. The National Parks have constructed a toilet and water tank at the car park. The Jerusalem Falls walk [...]

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Mountaineer Loop – Hard

A strenuous 42km ride on bush tracks around the upper Telegherry River. This ride involves 1,500m of ascents and descents over rough tracks. Suitable for fit and experienced riders. Mountaineer is one of the rides from the Jerusalem Creek carpark 20 kms north of Dungog. The National Parks have constructed a toilet and water tank [...]

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Dungog Common Map

There are many easy rides around Dungog and its common and great scenery to view.  See the below maps for some inspiration.   Click on the below maps for a larger pop-up copy:  

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Clarence Town Loop – Medium

A fairly easy 60Kms with optional variations.  The loop starts in Dungog and travels along Alison and Pinebrush roads, then through Glen William, Clarence Town, Glen Martin, then back on Pinebrush and Alison roads.   It involves about 700m of undulating climbing and includes two crossings of the Williams River. ROUTE DESCRIPTION (Correlates with Map [...]

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Thalaba Church Loop – Easy

An easy 17km scenic ride from Dungog through the surrounding countryside.  The localities you will pass through include Marshdale, Thalaba and Alison.  There are two moderate hills and about 270m of climbing overall.   ROUTE DESCRIPTION (Correlates with Map Numbers and photos)     To start ride north down Dowling Street past the “Obilisk” and [...]

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Fosterton Loop – Easy

Easy 23 kilometer Loop ride from Dungog to Fosterton and return. About 210m of undulating climbing and it includes a great rest spot about halfway on the Williams river at Newells Crossing. This is also a fantastic spot for a quick dip on a hot day. Grade – Easy. Includes 3k unsealed road. Don't worry [...]

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Raglan Loop – Hard

Raglan Loop Adventure Ride General Description Grade: Hard Description of grades: Easy – Relatively gentle grades and good surfaces Medium – Includes rough or steep ascents and descents Hard – Strenuous rides involving steep ascents and descents over rough terrain. Suitable for fit and experienced riders only. Distance: 50 Km Elevation Gain: 1090m Ride Time: [...]

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Pinebrush Loop – Medium

General Description Grade: Medium Description of grades: Easy – Relatively gentle grades and good surfaces Medium – Includes rough or steep ascents and descents Hard – Strenuous rides involving steep ascents and descents over rough terrain. Suitable for fit and experienced riders only. Distance: 43 Km Elevation Gain: 598 m Ride Time: 3 - 4 [...]

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