NEMTB Trail Maintenance Register

News and Upcoming Events:

NEMAS Gathering at The Piney

Thursday 2 April thru to Tuesday 6 April

The New England Medieval Arts Society (NEMAS) will be holding it's biennial Easter Gathering at The Piney this year. They have been granted a permit from Forestry Corp NSW for use of The Piney from Thursday 2 April through until Tuesday 6 April.

The permit covers a large area of the forest including much of the remaining pine forest on the east (Pine Forest Road) side of the State Forest.

As a result, mountain bike tracks at The Piney will be closed over the Easter long weekend the from 2-6 April to all riders.

NEMTB has a long standing relationship with NEMAS that has enabled both clubs to mutually share The Piney to run major events.

All riders are asked to steer clear of The Piney over the Easter long weekend. Alternate riding is available at Sport UNE, Kookaburra Crest, Fat Tyre Farm and Robbers Run.

December 2025 Update - The Piney Rehabilitation Project

The leftover timber within harvested area has now been stacked in windrows. FCNSW intend to burn off these piles in mid to late Autumn 2026. Weed spraying across this area is expected to be undertaken as part of ongoing site management.

Please pay attention to any signage indicating the area is closed during works in this area.

Trails on the eastern side Donald Creek remain open and are easily accessible from the Pine Forest Road carpark.

For updated information on the rehabilitation project and current status, please refer to https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/operations/about-our-harvesting-operations/armidale-state-forest-rehabilitation-project.

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