The new mountain bike trails are exceeding everyone’s expectations and people are blown away by the quality,” he said. “We started this journey back in 2019 when the Fremantle Mountain Biking Collective approached us with a proposal to develop a series of trails in the park,” Mayor Fitzhardinge said.įremantle Mountain Biking Collective spokesperson Sam Wilkinson said he was thrilled to see the trails become a reality. “We also ask that people keep dogs off the trails and on a leash when walking within the area to prevent any collisions.”Ĭommunity is at the heart of this project with the Friends of Booyeembara Park, residents and local mountain bike groups all playing a part to bring it to life. “There are some great viewing locations around the track to safely watch all the action and impressive jumps. “To ensure the park runs safely there are some key rules to follow including wearing a helmet, riding downhill, riding to your ability and staying off the course when you’re not riding,” Mayor Fitzhardinge said. The blue trail is for intermediate riders with some technical skills and features large tabletops, hip jumps, berms and rollers.įor beginners, the pump track has been designed to practice and build skills before hitting the trails.įremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said it was exciting to see these trails open but asked the community to keep safety in mind. The black trail is recommended for experienced riders with good skills and features advanced elements like drops, tabletops, shark fins and a wooden wall ride. The park is home to WA’s first micro downhill trails which have been designed to suit a variety of users from beginners to advanced. The project was made possible through a $300,000 contribution from State Government Member for Fremantle Simone McGurk, $800,000 from Lotterywest and $300,000 from the City of Fremantle.Ī community event to celebrate the new trails is planned for Saturday 1 July with family-friendly activities, workshops, live demonstrations and more to be announced. The first of its kind in WA, the new mountain bike park features two 400m trails to cater for intermediate and experienced riders, along with a pump track for beginners. Fremantle’s newest attraction, the Booyeembara Park Mountain Bike Trails are now open.
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