6.2.7 Trail Bike Riding
Licensed riders on registered bikes are permitted on the park roads listed in Figure 5
and specified in section 7.1. Trail bikes are not permitted on walking tracks or
management trails i.e. Slippery Rock Link Track, Congewai Link Track or Bowmans
Link Track.
The co-operation of trail bike clubs, in ensuring that members only use designated
roads and remain off walking tracks and closed trails, will ensure that the majority of
riders can continue to use and enjoy the parks.
Unauthorised use of tracks and trails and natural areas causes erosion and presents
a hazard for other visitors. In the past several years there has been an increase in
the creation of illegal bike tracks in both National Park and State Forest areas. If high
levels of illegal trail bike activity continue then some roads may need to be closed to
public access.Other unwelcome impacts from unauthorised bike use include noise, which may
affect native animals and can detract from the enjoyment of other park visitors.
Additionally some riders are unlicensed with unregistered, uninsured bikes which is
illegal.
Since 2003 NPWS, Forests NSW and the NSW Police have been conducting
Strategies
• Continue MOU negotiations with Forests NSW (Department of Primary
Industries) for management of roads and trails in Jilliby SCA.
• Maintain management trails in accordance with their current bushfire
classification.
• If use of dormant trails becomes evident, investigate options to prevent access.
• If high level illegal trail bike use continues investigate closure of trails.
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