Ben Lomond Forest- Skyline Hill

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Ben Lomond Forest- Skyline Hill

The Ben Lomond Forest is right in town, and is the hill that the Skyline Gondola runs to the top off.  Unfortunately you are not able to take bikes on the Gondola (Boooh!), unless you come on a guided trip with the Vertigo Boys.  But there is an access road that you can ride up if you're feeling fit, or push up.  To get to the top of the Gondola station takes about 45 minutes on average (or 18 mins if your Justin Leov!).

Riding wise, this is where all the best downhill riding is in town, with beautiful natural flowing single track in abundance!  The Vertigo track is always the best bet to start on, being one of the easiest routes down (relatively speaking).  But some of our favourites are Fernhill Loop and Ants track.  Fernhill Loop is definitely a locals favourite in town, with an awesome technical root fest that never tires!  Ants track is pretty much the steepest trail up there, and makes a great challenge to get down without having a tumble because your brakes usually stop working!