Sunny Corner State Forest
Pine forest riding between Lithgow and Bathurst, with a big network of forest roads around the old mining village of Sunny Corner.
- Distancelarge forest road network
- Timehalf day to full day
- VehicleRegistered trail and adventure bikes
- Nearest townLithgow
About this ride
Sunny Corner sits at about 1,200 m, halfway between Lithgow and Bathurst. The surrounding State forest is mostly pine plantation, criss-crossed with forest roads, and has long been popular with trail riders and organised ride days.
Surface: Pine forest roads, clay and gravel. Vehicle: Registered trail and adventure bikes; licensed riders.
Route map
Mapped length 16.9 km. Route line from OpenStreetMap; distance and grade in the summary are the official NPWS figures where available.
Take this map offline
Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the route before you leave town.
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.How to get there
From Lithgow, take the Great Western Highway west for about 25 km to Meadow Flat, then turn north onto Sunny Corner Road.
Parking: Clearings near Sunny Corner village.
Good to know
- Cold, foggy and sometimes snowy in winter.
- Slippery clay after rain.
Common questions
How long is Sunny Corner State Forest?
Sunny Corner State Forest is large forest road network and takes about half day to full day.
Where does Sunny Corner State Forest start?
From Lithgow, take the Great Western Highway west for about 25 km to Meadow Flat, then turn north onto Sunny Corner Road. GPS: -33.42959, 149.92577.
Where do I park for Sunny Corner State Forest?
Clearings near Sunny Corner village.
Do I need a 4WD for Sunny Corner State Forest?
Registered trail and adventure bikes; licensed riders. Pine forest roads, clay and gravel.
Is there phone reception at Sunny Corner State Forest?
Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Lithgow.
Sources: Forestry Corporation NSW - forest closures; OpenStreetMap contributors (route line). Last checked Friday 13 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.