These guidelines are in place to help riders, trail runners and hikers play harmoniously together at Mystic Mountain Bike Park.
All hikers and runners of Mystic Park are bound by the park’s trail running and hiking code of conduct below when entering and using the park.
This code is to be used in conjunction with the current Code of Conduct for Mystic Park. Hikers and runners must follow the non-bike guidelines in the Rider’s Code of Conduct.
Any hiker or runner not complying with both Codes will have their membership revoked and may face long-term bans from the park.
1. USE DESIGNATED ‘ON-FOOT’ TRAILS ONLY
Runners and walkers must keep to trail designated for hiking only when running or hiking inside Mystic Park. You can travel both directions on the climbing trails. Refer to Mystic Park On-Foot Trail Map for list of ‘on-foot trails’ and climbing trails (highlighted in purple).
2. STAY OFF MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
Do not run or hike on any mountain bike trail that is not a designated on-foot or climbing trail.
3. STAY OFF THE SHUTTLE ROAD
Runners are hikers are allowed to use all firebreak roads. Please keep to one side and listen out for vehicles behind you. Due to high traffic collision risk, running or hiking on the shuttle vehicle road (Mystic Lane > Huggins Road > Moran Road) is prohibited.
4. BE ALERT TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS
It is recommended not to wear headphones when hiking or running on any mountain bike trail so that you can hear other users, riders and vehicles approaching.
5. COME PLAY ON DRY DAYS ONLY
Avoid running or hiking on mountain bike trails when wet as this can damage the trails. Treading on muddy trails causes rutting and maintenance headaches for the trail maintenance crew.
6. BE KIND TO THE MTB TRAILS
Please do not stand, walk or run on the edges of berms or edges of jumps as this can damage them.
7. GIVE WAY TO RIDERS
The majority of trails at Mystic Park has been developed primarily for mountain bike use. Hikers and runners must always giveaway to riders.