A 35-kilometre network of new mountain bike trails has opened in Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup.
Named the 'Murray Valley', it includes traditional cross-country trails through to all-mountain descents into the valley, and includes a range of trails suitable for beginners to advanced riders.
In addition, Dwellingup Adventures has been announced to run of a pop-up trail centre in Lane Poole Reserve. This will include a kiosk, bike and canoe hire and will link with the proposed trail centre in the Dwellingup townsite which will also service the mountain biking and trails community.
Canoe launching facilities have also been replaced at Island Pool in Lane Poole Reserve, with new steel and fibreglass stairs, improving visitor access for canoeing and swimming.
At the official opening on Friday, Environment Minister Stephen Dawson encouraged West Australians to keep exploring WA's many nature-based activities, including mountain bike trails.
The three-year $8.4 million Dwellingup Adventure Trails project is jointly funded by the state government, the Shire of Murray and the Australian government.
The state government's WA Recovery Plan includes $20 million for new mountain bike trails in the Perth Hills, Albany, Denmark and Margaret River.
Canning MP Andrew Hastie said Dwellingup had potential as a hub for mountain bikers from all over Australia and the world.
"There is an increasing demand for mountain biking trails and facilities across WA. Dwellingup and its surrounding forests and valleys provide a perfect destination for these adventure sports," Mr Hastie said.
He said the Federal Government had now provided more than $4.6 million through two grants from the Building Better Regions Fund to help the Dwellingup community develop its potential in adventure tourism.
"This is already translating into more tourists, which means more jobs and economic activity in our part of the world."