Kent Ridge Park Mountain Bike Trail
Also known as: Kent Ridge MTB Trail, Kent Ridge XC/DH, Kentridge Trail
Wooded ridge canopy on the Southern Ridges, hidden quarry nearby
Who in your group rides what
Whether everyone in your group gets a day at Kent Ridge Park Mountain Bike Trail - the grades on offer, the named zones, and how mixed abilities split up.
Advanced (black diamond), technical downhill
GROUP SPLIT: split between the XC loop and the DH / A-Line, regroup at the top or carpark.
Best for intermediate to advanced riders. Short loop is good for repeated laps.
The riding
Compact dirt, roots, natural drops and wooden features
Steep descents, tight switchbacks, berms, ladder bridges / northshore, roots and natural drops. Real exposure on the downhill lines.
Informal community signage, use Trailforks map. Some sections (e.g. A-Line) may be closed for maintenance.
Niche, local riders, generally quiet
Season & conditions
Open year-round; sections periodically closed for trail works
Year-round (tropical), ride in dry conditions
Very slippery when wet and landslide-prone (past closures). Heat and humidity, thunderstorms.
Getting there & gear
Free, no permit required
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Carpark 2, Vigilante Drive, off South Buona Vista Road. Near Kent Ridge / Haw Par Villa MRT.
Self-shuttle for laps; public transport to Kent Ridge or Haw Par Villa MRT
Carry water. Full-suspension or DH bike recommended for the downhill lines. Mobile coverage good.
Carpark at Vigilante Drive, toilets at Kent Ridge Park
GoBike (self-guided routes); Mountain Bike Association Singapore; dirtraction (trail builders)
Hazards & rescue
Landslide-prone with a history of closures, technical downhill features. Check current status before riding.
None; GoBike offers self-guided route products
Exit onto Vigilante Drive and park roads. Emergency number 995.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand mountain-bike network report. Coordinates are approximate.