Blue Tier - Return to St Helens

This Shuttle service departs from St Helens for the Blue Tier trail.

The Blue Tier is a stunning ~ 22km mountain bike adventure trail, flowing down through sub alpine plains, Myrtle Beech forests, idyllic mossy rivulets, groves of giant tree ferns, flowing directly onto the epic section called Big Chook descent. 

Big Chook is the lower section of this trail with an all descending super flow berm, turns and jump line trail through deep Tasmanian temperate rainforest, finishing behind Weldborough Hotel where you may purchase lunch before shuttle return to St Helens.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Rider Level: MTB experience on Blue Trails is advised. For the coming season, this trail is rated at a low Blue level. This means you should be able to ride basic trail features and know when to dismount and walk if there's something you don't know how to ride. Be aware that you are riding in a remote location in Tasmania.

Not for beginners or first time MTB riders, as it is remote and emergency access can be difficult. We recommend you take an emergency beacon or utilise your Blue Derby app, smart phone app in case of serious injury.

Fitness Level: Moderate Fitness is a minimum 

• Shuttle from St Helens to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Weldborough (includes Big Chook)
• Lunch available at the historic Weldborough Pub at own cost
• Return Shuttle to St Helens

Booked a Hire bike from us?

Please collect your bike from the VertigoMTB shop located at 7 Cecilia st from 9am (shuttle departure is 9:15am) on the morning of your hire. Allow time for us to set up the bike for you and supplied with appropriate ride equipment in our workshop.  We provide transport for you and hire bikes to the start of the Blue Tier Trail and return to St Helens.