SCUM TRAIL NETWORK

SCUM manage 3 MTB trail Networks  - Coondoo, Superbowl and Butterfly -  just South of Nowra within the Shoalhaven.  All trails are managed under an agreement with Forestry Corporation NSW.

Our trails are on the Trailforks website or download the Trailforks app to see your location in real-time and discover SCUM trails and others. It's available for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

If you're looking for a quick spin or a full day in the bush, "Come and ride with SCUM".

Please note: There is no running water, toilet facilities or garbage bins at any of the SCUM trail networks. Please leave no trace!

COONDOO - Cross Country (XC)

Beginner to Intermediate Level

Located 15 minutes south of Nowra, the Coondoo trail network is much loved amongst the MTB community and recognised as offering one of the South Coast’s best XC race loops as well as an accessible and fun MTB experience for all levels of rider. Coondoo provides a diverse 10km XC loop with various configurations and loop lengths possible. There are plenty of features including jumps, berms, bridges, drops, step ups, rock sections and plenty of quality single track! The Coondoo trail doesn’t have significant changes in altitude but offers fast, flowy sections with a range techy features (with A and B lines). Not only will you love the riding but the Currambene/Nowra Forest flora and fauna are magnificent with Waratahs and Red and Yellow crested Cockatoo's amongst the myriad of native species on view.

The Coondoo Network also includes a dirt Pump Track and Skills park/Short Circuit course which is located right next to the trailhead. The 1 km circuit offers a large and diverse range of technical features including drops, skinnies, rock gardens, bridges, berms and wall rides. You can practice and refine your MTB skills while enjoying a ride right next to the car park! 

Highly accessible, lots of fun and family friendly! 

Getting there:

Turn East onto Forest Road from the Princes Highway (A1) and continue 200m along Forest Rd.

Turn Right into Western Road.

Continue 1km along Western Road until a major junction with Coondoo Road (un-signposted) where the trailhead is located.

Trailhead & Parking:

Coondoo has a well developed trailhead with plenty of car parking, picnic tables and bike racks. The trailhead sign includes a map and all the information you need for your ride.

SUPERBOWL -  Cross Country (XC) - Flow X - Flow - Airflow

Beginner to Expert Level

Located 20 minutes South of Nowra, Superbowl is home to SCUM's Flow X events and our 'do it all in one' network.

XC. Starting off at 'The Thing' the XC loop offers janky sections, pinches, flowy downhill with drops and bridges, flat twisty blasts and modest switchback climbing. The 6km loop will keep you on your toes while providing a great hit out or cruisy ride (you chose!) in the beautiful Currambene State Forest. 

Flow. Fast and full of fun features, the Red Belly and Constrictor trails are about as good as flow gets! You'll be frothing all the way to the bottom. As a handbuilt, off camber trail, Shingleback provides a more 'old school' flow experience. Ride all 3 for the overall flow thrill.

Airflow. Superbowls Airflow features 3 jump lines providing the perfect combination to progress your jump and flow skills gradually. Airflow consists of 'Jumping Jack' (Green/Easy), 'Blue Tounge' (Blue/Intermediate) and 'Funnel Web Fly' (Black/Expert). Please note -  Funnel Web Fly is for expert jumpers only - the jumps are to be jumped, do not roll them!

Getting there:

Turn East onto Forest Road from the Princes Highway (A1). Continue along Forest Rd. for approx. 5km

Turn left into Butterfly Rd (you'll see a large green 'Currambene State Forest' sign at the entry to Butterfly Rd)

Trailheads & Parking:

Superbowl has 2 Trailheads:

• Forest Rd Trailhead - just as you turn off Forest Rd onto Butterfly Rd. You'll find a small carparking area and Trailhead sign with maps and all the information you need for your ride. Ride 'Yalway' trail to the top of the Superbowl Network.
• Constrictor Trailhead - drive along Butterfly Rd (firstly heading uphill and then descending) for approx 1 km. Veer left at the cleared area. The entrance of the Constrictor Trail is located here and the 'up-track' from Constrictor and Red Belly ends at this area. The Constrictor Trailhead has a large carpark and trailhead sign with maps and all the information you need for your ride.

BUTTERFLY - Cross Country (XC) - Flow X 

Intermediate Level

Located 25 minutes South of Nowra, just 5 minutes from Superbowl further along Butterfly Rd

Approximately 5.5km in length, Butterfly is a little rough and ready....and we like it that way! Mostly handbuilt and of the old school MTB variety, Butterfly offers everything from fast techy rock decents to short technical pinch climbs. You'll also experience more sustained switch back climbs and be treated to some very nice downhill flow sections as a reward for your hard work! All up, quality single track.

Getting there:

Turn East onto Forest Road from the Princes Highway (A1). Continue along Forest Rd. for approx. 5km

Turn left into Butterfly Rd (you'll see a large green 'Currambene State Forest' sign at the entry to Butterfly Rd)

Go past Superbowl & continue for another 2km along Butterfly Rd until you reach a major clearing on the left. 

Trailhead & Parking:

Butterfly has a basic Trailhead with parking.

Please note: In wet weather Butterfly Rd, beyond Superbowl, may only be accessible by all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles.

TRAIL CREW

A great way to get more involved in SCUM is to join the SCUM Trail Crew; this dedicated group of people are responsible for the grooming, maintenance and building of the Club's trail network.  Led by the Trails Coordinator the Trail Crew usually meet on the trails a week or so prior to each event. Many tools with be available, but bring your favourite rake, pruners etc. Make sure you bring gloves, a hat and plenty of water.

To join the Trail Crew simply turn up at our next 'Trail Crew event' OR contact us for more information. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. 

Important information: 

All trail work must be coordinated by the Trails Coordinator.  The occupation permit that SCUM has with Forestry Corporation, along with IMBA guidelines, outlines how the club should maintain its trails so that the trails are sustainable. This means that any work done on trails will:

• Protect the environment,
• Meet the needs of the user, and
• Require little maintenance.

Trail work can be categorised into three main types:

1. Trail Grooming: Includes the removal of sticks and other loose obstacles from the trail; pruning of foliage and general tidying up of the trail. Trail Grooming requires minimal equipment and anyone can 'groom', even whilst they are riding around. Please note: Trails are not to be altered in any way; trees & shrubs are not to be removed. 
2. Trail Maintenance: This involves maintaining the trails; repairing them, and making drainage improvements or slight trails diversions (all within 5 metres of each side of the existing trail). Trail Maintenance also allows for the creation of rollovers / jumps / berms / drop offs etc. within the existing trail.
3. Trail Building: Trail Building is the creation of new trails; that is trails that are further than 5 metres of either side of the existing trail OR a completely new trail. Trail Building requires permission from Forestry Corporation and should not be done without permission and consultation with the SCUM Trails Coordinator.

If in doubt, check with the Trail Coordinator before doing any 'work' on a SCUM trail; failure to do so can impact on our usage of the trails within the area.

Report Illegal Dumping

If you spot evidence of illegal dumping (or someone in the act) report it, if it is safe to do so.  Use the SNAP SEND SOLVE app to alert the appropriate authorities of the issue.  Send us a note too, so that we're alerted and can let other riders know.  https://www.snapsendsolve.com/

Report Illegal Motorbike Riding

If you see trail bike riders riding directly on SCUM trails, please report it to Nowra Police on 02 4421 9699. Do not confront or abuse trail bike riders; simply report them to the police.

Licenced and registered trail bike riders can legally ride on formed roads within NSW State Forests, but not on singletracks or designated MTB trails.