420km
5068m
90% Unpaved
Mountain bike or monster cross bike recommended
60km Avoca 117km Moonambel 182km St Arnaud 268km Inglewood 349km Tarnagulla 373km Dunolly 420km Maryborough
55mm +
Fools’ Gold is a challenging, self supported 420km bike packing route through Dja Dja Warrung country and starting in Maryborough, Victoria that can be completed any time.
The Fools Gold 420 also runs as an unsupported bikepacking event every year in April and passes through the major towns of Avoca, St Arnaud, Inglewood and Maryborough on a variety of gravel roads, single track and fire trails.
A mountain bike or monster cross bike with 2.2inch tyres is suggested by the event organiser.
For a ride recap of the 2023 event, you can check out this article at bikepacking.com.
For an FAQ and a brief overview you can check out desirelines.cc.
Facebook Page / Instagram @fools_gold_bikepacking
Registration for the 2024 event: Map Progress (25th April, 2024)
Terms of use: Cycle this route at your own risk. Check local weather, conditions and closures before departure. Adhere to land use rules, carry provisions, safety gear and respect the trail. This information is intended to be used as a planning resource; accuracy is not guaranteed. BIKEROUTES.com.au are not liable for any incidents during or following this route.
Getting There
Melbourne > Maryborough approx. 2hr 20min.
Melbourne (Southern Cross) > Maryborough Station approx. 2hr 30min
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