KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
THE
GUIDELINES
These trails exist because of a permit, a community, and hundreds of volunteer hours. Help us keep them.
ABOUT THE PARK
Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park covers Queens Lake & Burrawan State Forests. The mountain bike trails in the Permit Area are under the management of the Hastings Valley Mountain Bike Riders Inc (HVMBR Inc) in partnership with Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW).
These are designated trails authorised for Mountain Biking. HVMBR Inc promotes sustainable trail advocacy, club members volunteer to construct and maintain these trails for the community. if you want to help, join the club and become par of the team.
Queens Lake & Burrawan State Forest, managed under permit by HVMRB Inc & FCNSW
PERMIT AREA
AUTHORISED USE
Designated trails for mountain biking only, hiking, horse riding, and motorised vehicles are not permitted on the trail network.
TRAIL RATINGS
Know your level before you drop in. Always pre-ride a trail before committing to features.
GREEN - EASY
Smooth, predictable surface. Small obstacles, gentle gradients. Suitable for beginners and families getting started.
BLACK - DIFFICULT
Challenging technical features, steep and loose terrain, large drops. For experienced riders only. Pre-ride before committing.
BLUE - INTERMEDIATE
More technical features, steeper sections, obstacles to navigate. Suitable for riders with basic skills and trail experience.
DOUBLE BLACK - EXTREME
Highly exposed. extremely technical. No run-outs. Suitable only for experienced riders who have assessed the feature on foot first.
Ride to your ability. Ratings are a guide, not a challenge. Conditions vary daily, whats a blue in dry summer can be a black after rain. When in doubt, walk it out.
RULES & ETIQUETTE
We share this forest. Respect the trails, Respect other riders, respect the builders. Ignorance is no excuse.
RIDE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Trails are two direction unless clearly marked. Please note all gravity trails are one way only. Never ride up a downhill trail. A head on collision at speed can be fatal.
STAY OFF WET TRAILS
If it has rained in the last 24 hours, stay home. Riding muddy trails can cause deep ruts that take hours of volunteer work to repair.
PRE-RIDE FEATURES BEFORE YOU SEND
Trail conditions change daily. Walk or roll a trail first to inspect drops and landings before hitting them at speed.
DOUBLE BLACK - EXTREME
Highly exposed. extremely technical. No run-outs. Suitable only for experienced riders who have assessed the feature on foot first.
DOGS ON LEASH
Dogs must be on a leash at all times and kept away from trail corridor. Loose dogs and fast moving bikes are dangerous.
YIELD & COMMUNICATE
Call "rider" out in clear voice at blind corners. Yield to uphill riders. Be courteous, everyone is here for the same reason.
WEAR A HELMET
A properly fitted helmet is mandatory at all times. Full face strongly recommended on black and double black trails.
STAY ON MARKED TRAILS
Do not create shortcuts or new lines. Unauthorised trail building damages vegetation and can jeopardise our permit to operate.
ORGANISED EVENTS
RUNNING AN EVENT HERE?
Jolly Nose operates under a permit issued by Forestry Corporation of NSW. Any organised activity regardless of the size, requires prior approval from both the club and the land manager
SCHOOL EXCURSIONS
Schools and educational groups must obtain written approval before visiting. Adequate supervision ratios, helmets, & a risk management plan are required
COMPETITIVE EVENTS & SPORTS
Races, time trials, enduro events, and any competitive use of the trails require separate permit application through FCNSW and club endorsement.
SUPPORT GROUPS & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Wellbeing programs, therapy groups, disability support services, and community organisations all fall under the organised event policy and need prior approval.
HOW TO APPLY
Contact HVMRB INC as early as possible, ideally at least 4 weeks before your planned date. The club will assess your application and liaise with Forestry Corporation of NSW. Late applications will be declined.
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Email the club with your event date, group size, activity type, and contact details.
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The club will confirm whether the date is available and begin the FCNSW approval process.
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You may be required to submit a risk management plan and evidence of public liability insurance.
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Written approval from both HVMBR Inc and FCNSW must be received before your event proceeds.
QUESTIONS?
WHO MANAGES JOLLY NOSE?
The trails are managed by Hastings Valley Mountain Bike Riders Inc (HVMRB Inc) in partnership with Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW). The park covers Queens Lake & Burrawan State Forests.
ARE THE TRAILS AUTHORISED FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING?
Yes, these are designated trails authorised under a permit issued by FCNSW. Riding outside marked corridors risks our operating licesne.
CAN I BRING MY DOG?
Yes, but dogs must be on a leash at all times and kept away from the active trail corridor. Please clean up after your dog.
IS THERE AN EMERGENCY PLAN I SHOULD KNOW?
Call 000. The nearest hospital is Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Give GPS coordinates or describe your location using trail names. Always tell someone where you're riding before going out alone.
WHAT DO I DO IF I FIND A DAMAGED TRAIL?
Do not ride it. Flag the hazard if safe. Report it via trailforks or email the club hvmbrclub@gmail.com.
CAN I BUILD OR MODIFY TRAILS?
No. Unauthorised trail building is not permitted under our FCNSW permit. Bring ideas to a club meeting, the committee approves all works.