- Length
- 125 km (125+ km of purpose-built trails; some sources say 135 km)
- Start
- Derby trailhead, Main Street, Derby
- Finish
- Trail network (loops from Derby trailhead; shuttle-accessed descents)
- Region
- Derby, North East Tasmania
- Surface
- Purpose-built single track (berms, jumps, granite rock slabs)
- Difficulty
- Trails for all abilities - from green-rated flow trails to advanced enduro and gravity descents
E-bike rules on this trail
We couldn’t find a trail-specific e-bike rule from the trail’s managers. Follow the Tasmania rules: 250 W (or 200 W), assistance to 25 km/h. No licence. AS/NZS 2063 helmet required.
Tasmania e-bike laws · Is my e-bike legal? 1-minute check
Highlights
- Opened February 2015; Trail of the Year at the 2017 and 2019 Enduro World Series
- Routes through ancient myrtle beech forest; Detonate passes through a handlebar-wide gap in a granite boulder
- Pump track for all ages and the Derby Tunnel ride
Before you go
- Trailhead in Derby town centre with parking, toilets, showers and bike wash
- Shuttles from the trailhead to Blue Tier, Atlas and Black Stump; bike hire and repair shops in town
- About 75-90 minutes' drive north-east of Launceston
- Official site: www.ridebluederby.com.au (check for closures and e-bike conditions)
Common questions
Can you ride an e-bike on the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails?
We couldn’t find a trail-specific e-bike rule from the trail’s managers. Follow the Tasmania rules: 250 W (or 200 W), assistance to 25 km/h. No licence. AS/NZS 2063 helmet required.
How long is the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails?
125 km (125+ km of purpose-built trails; some sources say 135 km), from Derby trailhead, Main Street, Derby to Trail network (loops from Derby trailhead; shuttle-accessed descents).
What is the surface like on the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails?
Purpose-built single track (berms, jumps, granite rock slabs)
Sources
- Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails - Discover Tasmania
- Unordinary Adventures MTB Fact File - Tourism Tasmania
- Celebrating 10 Years of Blue Derby - Dorset Council
Trail conditions change — check the trail’s official site for closures before you ride. EbikeMate is not affiliated with the trail’s managers. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.