Published on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at 10:00:17 AM
Change in Access Conditions
With the Easter period approaching and increased recreational use across the South West, the Shire of Nannup would like to provide a clear update regarding access to the Pine Ridge (Native Forest) MTB Park site, located on the former Pine Ridge Golf Course land adjacent to the Millward plantation.
The Old Golf Course site known as Pine Ridge is State forest land and is currently an active construction site, with works underway to deliver 16.5 kilometres of family‑friendly, progression‑focused mountain bike trails as part of the Nannup Trail Town Project. The development is being undertaken with formal approval from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and in accordance with Western Australian Mountain Bike Management Guidelines.
Pine Ridge (Native Forest) MTB Park Site Access Update
The Pine Ridge (Native Forest) MTB Park site sits on State forest land, where access rules are set at a State level.
In Western Australia, motorbikes are not permitted to ride through State forest. Use is limited to formed, publicly open gravel or sealed roads, or to designated off‑road vehicle (ORV) areas. Pine Ridge is not a gazetted ORV area.
As works progress, Pine Ridge is now an active construction site. The former fairways and surrounding forest areas are closed to motorbike riding and informal camping to keep people safe and to protect new trail infrastructure under construction.
Recent unauthorised motorbike access caused damage to newly built trails, resulting in costly repairs. The site is now secured with signage, restricted access points and CCTV monitoring.
Once complete, Pine Ridge (Native Forest) MTB Park will be a non‑motorised mountain bike park, designed for families and progression riders. Motorbike use in the area will remain limited to the existing gravel road network only, in line with State forest conditions.
We thank trail bike riders and the wider community for respecting these access changes, particularly during busy holiday periods.
What This Means Going Forward
- The Pine Ridge site is closed to motorbike riding, both during construction and once operational
- The site is not available for camping, including informal or overnight stays
- Motorbike use remains limited to the existing gravel road network only, in line with State forest conditions
- The area is being developed exclusively as a non‑motorised mountain bike park
To support this:
- clear signage has been installed,
- access points have been secured, and
- CCTV monitoring is now in place while construction continues along the former fairways.
Why This Is Important
Pine Ridge has a long history of recreation and community use in Nannup, and this next chapter is about creating a safe, welcoming space for families, young riders, and mountain bikers of varying abilities. Protecting works during construction ensures the park can be delivered properly and enjoyed by the wider community when completed.
This update is shared in the spirit of clear communication and mutual respect, and we thank trail bike riders for helping to spread awareness and support responsible use of State forest land across the region.
For further information about the Pine Ridge (Native Forest) MTB Park project or site access, please contact:
📧 nannup@nannup.wa.gov.au
📞 (08) 9756 1018
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