Trail number
9
Trail length
1.2 kilometres
Elevation variance
65 metres
Trail type
Single trail
Trail surface
Smooth dirt, rocks and rock outcrops
Weather affected
Prone to be muddy after heavy rain
Trail condition sources
Trail features
Berms, jumps, drop offs, ramps, views
Trail obstacles
Rock gardens, B-lines available

Trail rating
Difficult
Rating basis
IMBA
Night riding
No
Family Friendly
No
Boulder Track runs for 1.2 km and has an altitude variation of 65 metres. It is on the hill to the right hand side of the Stockyards car park.
Follow prominent route 9 markers. Track is single track with rock gardens and large boulders to negotiate and a number of sections with A and B lines. Start at uphill end (western end of trail).
There is a granite 'berm' known as the Clam just near Stockyard Trail which needs to be hit high and fast to maintain momentum through the berm to 'safe' ground on the other side. The trail fairies have been kind however and the Clam was made more user friendly during November 2010 with a better approach implemented and the previous boulder valley replaced by a rock garden entry with a number of steps now in the Clam's valley. Straight after the Clam are a series of step up boulders so keep pedalling!
One of my favourites at the You Yangs.
The Clam - hit high and fast |
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Once you climb the initial rock faces, there's a bit of a cruisy section. |
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Before you start hitting the berms. |
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Boulder drop off and rock garden. |
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Berms and another rock garden. |
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Boulder drop offs. |
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And more rocks... |
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Step down and more rock faces... |
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And more |
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Before getting spat out onto a boardwalk at the bottom. |
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Parking is available at Drysdale Road. Access at southern side of Stockyards can be obtained from Great Circle Drive trailhead - parking is very limited here and you will have an uphill run back to the car. |
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Toilet facilities are available at Drysdale Road. |
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No drinking water is available. |
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No food or drinks are available in the immediate area. |
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No local information facilities are available. |