Mount Lofty - Jubilee Park

Friday, 21 Apr 2023
Address: Bridge Street, Mount Lofty QLD

Spread across 31 hectares of bushland with scenic range views, Jubilee Park is one of Toowoomba's largest parks and is very popular with bushwalkers, runners and mountain bikers.

Situated below the escarpment between Prince Henry Heights and Mackenzie Street, the area contains the first downhill legal mountain bike track in Queensland and a cross-country loop for mountain biking at the base of the park.

If you wish to exercise your dog in public outdoor spaces, head to www.tr.qld.gov.au/dogoffleash for a list of designated dog off-leash areas.

Jubilee Park is sited as part of Mount Lofty and has six access points:

  • Amos Road 
  • Harvey Street 
  • Bridge Street 
  • Jellicoe Street
  • Warana Avenue
  • Woolridge Street

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There are limited facilities available within Jubilee Park at the following entrances:

  • Amos Road Trailhead - parking
  • Harvey Street Trailhead - parking, gazebo and drinking water
  • Bridge Street Trailhead - parking. No drinking water is available at this point.

Jubilee Park is an attraction for mountain bikers. Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club (TMBC) develops and maintains the park's mountain bike tracks with the support of Toowoomba Regional Council. There are more than 28km of single track mountain bike trails that cater for different skill levels. 

Domestic animals are not permitted in our bushland parks. If you wish to exercise your dog in public outdoor spaces, head to www.tr.qld.gov.au/dogoffleash for a list of designated dog off-leash areas.

Jubilee Park walking and mountain bike trails map

Jubilee Bridle Trail (proceed with caution)

Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding

Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate), horse riding (Class 3 advanced)

Distance: 4,370m one way

Walking time: 3 hours

Description: This is a shared-use trail so be careful when travelling along this route. The Jubilee Bridle Trail extends from the Bridge Street entrance to Amos Road at the base of the escarpment.

Sandstone Ridge Trail (proceed with caution)

Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding

Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate), horse riding (Class 3 advanced)

Distance: 1460m one way

Walking time: 55 minutes

Description: Sandstone Ridge Trail features sandstone shelves and a diverse range of native species. This is a shared-use trail so be careful when travelling along this route.

Themeda Trail (proceed with caution)

Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding

Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate), horse riding (Class 2 intermediate)

Distance: 1300 m one way

Walking time: 50 minutes

Description: This trail runs along the escarpment from the end of Mackenzie Street through to Harvey Street. The trail forms part of our firebreak network and provides walkers, horse riders and mountain bike riders with some spectacular views.

Tristania Trail (proceed with caution)

Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding

Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate), horse riding (Class 3 advanced)

Distance: 1820m one way

Walking time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Description: Named after the native brush box, Tristania Trail is also a shared trail open to horses, mountain bikes and walkers. Take care when travelling this route and show courtesy when passing other users.

Crebra Trail (proceed with caution)

Best for: Bushwalking and mountain biking, no horses are allowed.

Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate)

Distance: 1500m one way

Walking time: 55 minutes

Description: Crebra Trail explores the northern end of the park through eucalypt gullies. The trail is accessible to walkers and maintains bike riders. Horses are not allowed on this trail.

Yellow Box Trail (proceed with caution)

Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding

Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate), Easy - horse riding (Class 1 easy)

Distance: 500 m loop

Walking time: 20 minutes

Description: This short trail allows all users to make a small detour on the Tristania Trail to experience some scenic views across the valley below.

Acacia Trail (proceed with caution)

Best for: Bushwalking and mountain biking, no horses are allowed.

Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 4), mountain biking (Intermediate)

Distance: 1510m loop

Walking time: 50 minutes

Description: This trail is opened to walkers and mountain bike riders only; no horses are allowed. This trail takes users into the north eastern corner of the park.

Mountain bike trails 

This park is an attraction for mountain bikers. The Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club (TMBC) maintains and develops mountain bike tracks throughout this park. View designated mountain bike trails on the map below.

Useful link:

Jubilee Park walking and mountain bike trails map

Features

Bush walking
Equestrian
Mountain biking
Car parking
Shelter
Toilets
Walking

Map

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