THE TRAIL
It's EPIC, it's linking the townships of Beechworth and Yackandandah and it's officially here. The Indigo Epic Trail is a 56km All Mountain single track mountain biking trail connecting the historic towns of Beechworth and Yackandandah.
Built to an intermediate blue rating, this incredible mountain bike trail offers something for everyone, packed full of features and running through some of the most spectacular scenery in Victoria’s High Country. Better yet, it’s open year-round meaning you can plan your trip to Beechworth or Yackandandah whenever you like.
CLICK TO ENLARGE
- Beechworth Goods Shed (Railway Avenue) - parking, water, toilets
- Sandy Beach Lake Sambell (McConville Avenue) - parking, water, toilets
- Sandy Beach Overflow (McConville Avenue) - parking
- High Street near Queen Victoria Park/Old Beechworth Gaol - parking, toilets, water
- Albert Road lot, entry via Tanswell Street – parking
HIGHLIGHTS
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
The Indigo Epic trail has been built with a “helix loop design” with flowing descents and undulating climbs. This means the Epic can be tackled in its full length from Beechworth or Yackandandah, or cut into shorter loops making the trail ideal for all levels of riders as well as families - choose your own adventure.
Keen for a full day adventure? Hire an eMTB from Ride with OBG or Beechworth eMTB and explore all the trail and local region has to offer.
HOMEWARD BOUND
Get ready for 6km of thrills. The Beechworth to Yackandandah Homeward Bound trail section is all about the descent. Take this trail section at your own pace with doubles, gaps, hip jumps and step-ups served up for advanced riders alongside B-line features making it perfect to ride with a range of rider abilities.
Safety is always essential on the trail especially when riding in remote areas. Make sure to scope all features and ride within your limits.
Ferny Gully & Gold Rush
Love a challenge? Don’t miss the undulating Ferny Gully and Gold Rush areas. This section of the trail is arguably the most spectacular with sculpted berms, thick ferns and ridgeline views. Stop and catch your breath at the Gold Rush bridge crossing over the rushing waters of Nine Mile Creek before taking on the switchback heavy Wallaby Climb.
Spectacular Scenery
This immersive trail links the best of the existing hand-built Yack Tracks MTB network to Beechworth with over 22km of machine built trail. Feel a million miles away as you ride through the spectacular High Country past thickly forested gullys, lush ferns and over rushing creeks as the trail takes you through Stanley State Forest with its magical pine forests, and the Nine Mile Creek Historic area.
Bike Shuttles, Rentals & Tours
Maximise your ride time and take advantage of Indigo Epic’s shuttle, bike rental and guided tour services.
Make it all about the descent and book a return bike shuttle from Yackandandah to Beechworth with the team at Ride with OBG. The OBG team run pick-ups by appointment 7 days a week plus have got you covered with bike rental and tasty coffees and snacks to start or finish your ride. Enhance your experience with a tour from Beechworth eMTB. Guided options range from 20km to the full 56km loop or self-guide and rent one of Beechworth eMTB’s new adult and child dual suspension eMTB bikes. See you on the trail…
Biking, Eating and Drinking
The Indigo Epic trail offers world-class riding right next to the vibrant historic gold-rush towns of Beechworth and Yackandandah. No matter your taste you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to biking, eating and drinking. Kickstart your day with coffee and pastries at Project Forty Nine in Beechworth.
Don’t miss the Yack Creek Distillery, located right on the trail and a must do for whiskey and gin enthusiasts. After a big day on the bike why not quench your thirst with craft beer and pizza at Bridge Road Brewers right in the heart of Beechworth.
