The Blores Hill MTB Park is only minutes from Heyfield, on the outskirts of Lake Glenmaggie.  The park is very popular with local riders and walkers and is increasingly attracting visitors from the Latrobe Valley and Melbourne.  

“The site is particularly well known for its mountain bike trails which have a reputation for being some of the best in the state,” Mr Dower said.

Visitors should be aware that some recreation areas remain closed.  

“While the Blores Hill MTB Park was not impacted directly by fire, there are other forested areas around Heyfield and Glenmaggie that were, in particular the Glenmaggie Regional Park and some other reserves east of the Glenmaggie weir remain closed. “ 

“We will complete assessments of those areas and re-open them once we are sure they are safe for visitors to return.”

With the focus still on fire suppression, it’s not possible to give definitive timeframes, but fire managers are hopeful it will be in time for the Easter holidays.