The relatively flat and wide grassy roads built to maintain the aqueducts, part of the Kiewa Hydroelectric scheme, make fantastic riding trails. The Aqueduct trails are an excellent way to ease into physical activity at this altitude. There are over 30 kms of aqueduct within and extending from Falls Creek Resort into the Alpine National Park. For beginners ride to Rocky Valley Dam from Falls Creek. For a longer ride try the circuit from Langford's Gap, taking in historic Wallace and Cope Hut before returning along the Bogong High Plains Rd.

This ride follows mostly gravel roads with undulating gradient and if you take in all the sights you will travel around 22 kms. Take in some wonderful Falls Creek sights such as Ruined Castle, serene Pretty Valley Pondage and if you’ve got the legs, you can ride to the top of Mt McKay. At 1842m it’s the resort’s highest point.

Within the surrounding National Park there are many management vehicle tracks which can be accessed for cycling. Please note that designated walking tracks cannot be used for cycling. Contact Parks Victoria or information centres at Falls Creek or Mt Beauty for more details.

This 1 7km mountain bike ride starts in Falls Creek village where you climb steadily to Mt McKay, and then it’s a blast all the way down Road 24, an unsealed road on the resort’s boundary, until you reach Howman’s Gap.

Classified as difficult, you can ride from Howman’s Gap to Bogong Village, a distance of 9.5km, along Junction Spur Fire Track This ride is only for the experienced and includes some very steep rocky downhill sections.

If its downhill action you are after then head to the Mt Beauty downhill park. This venue regularly hosts downhill and cross country races including the National Mountain Bike championships.

The 33kms from Falls Creek to Mt Beauty along the Bogong High Plains Rd is an exhilarating ride whether you choose to ride up or down. With an altitude difference of approximately 1300m the ascent requires a good level of fitness Either way, you travel through spectacular mountain scenery, passing mountain streams and waterfalls, stunning wildflowers and experience a close up view of the changing landscape from the valley floor to the alpine zone. At just about the mid point Bogong Village is a great place to rest before continuing your journey.

This 16 km loop is very popular with the locals. From Mt Beauty head out along the Kiewa Valley Highway to Tawonga. A bike track is available for this section. Turn right into Mountain Creek Rd and continue over the Kiewa River before turning right into Damms Rd. This will return you to Mt Beauty. The ride weaves through farmland taking in Bogong Estate Winery/Cafe and some fabulous, peaceful, riverside locations. Throughout your journey you are treated to stunning mountain and Kiewa Valley views. Following your ride there are many cafes and eateries in Mt Beauty and Tawonga where you can refuel.