Quarry Road Track - Mountain Biking

Stewart Ave End

The Quarry Road Track is a well maintained fire trail running through the Berowra Valley Regional Park. It offers a steep downhill run into the valley from the end of Stewart Ave Hornsby, crossing a historic military 'steele' bridge and climbing out the valley ending at Quarry Road in Dural.

The track also links sections of the Benowie Walking Track, so care must be taken where walkers share the trail. Quarry Road Track is very popular with mountain bikers due to its fast downhill sections and is very accessible.

The track is just over 6km in length dropping you approx 150m within the first 2km into the valley below. The track is a mixed of hard packed dirt and sand, with the odd cemented sections in places where erosion is being prevented. I found the climb up towards Dural to be easier then the climb to Hornsby, but this may just be my opinion.

'Steele' Bridge

At the bottom of the valley is a historic bridge which crosses Berowra Creek. If you are exploring the area on foot you can follow the sign towards the Fishponds , which is a large watering hole. Well worth the walk for another adventure. But for the two wheel variety you must stick to the main trail.

As you climb out of the valley on the Dural side there are a few side trails which you  iscan explore if your after a slightly longer ride. But all of them are dead ends but do offer a great view of the valley below.

Tunks Ridge Rest Area

Close to the top of the Dural side you will pass through a camp ground which is available for use, but again more appropriate for another adventure. At the camp ground the track does fork but the Quarry Road gate is signed to the left.

Climb out (Dural Side)

Once on the ridge top, its a simple ride to the gate. Don't take the side track on the left near the trig marker, as it takes you down a steep descent that turns into a walking track, so no bikes. Stick to the ridge and continue to the gate.

Trig Point - Stay to the main trail

From the gate you can either take Quarry road and ride the road, or as the track is more fun, just do a return trip along the track.

Quarry Road End