Harden is a region in the Hilltops Council area of New South Wales, Australia, characterized by its diverse rural landscapes and agricultural heritage. The terrain features rolling hills, expansive fields, and wide-open spaces, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. Here, visitors can find opportunities for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Harden region offers more than 50 routes for outdoor activities, with more than 33,000 visitors having…
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4.4
(23)
139
riders
22.6km
01:53
420m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(4)
38
riders
38.2km
02:48
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

10
riders
19.2km
01:32
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
6
riders
10.1km
00:53
180m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
(30)
103
hikers
15.4km
04:19
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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251
hikers
5.52km
01:36
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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51
hikers
4.43km
01:12
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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32
hikers
7.03km
02:01
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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152
riders
47.3km
03:18
240m
240m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
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91
riders
22.7km
01:50
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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43
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
53
riders
45.4km
03:35
440m
440m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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79
riders
119km
05:35
1,270m
1,270m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

67
riders
46.9km
02:20
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

40
riders
50.6km
02:34
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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37
riders
51.6km
02:38
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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26
runners
10.5km
01:15
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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21
runners
8.27km
00:58
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
11.0km
01:11
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
7.78km
00:51
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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36
riders
56.5km
02:56
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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17
riders
23.1km
01:13
130m
130m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
(1)
11
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
28.8km
01:59
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Harden offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 60 routes, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 30,000 visitors.
The Harden region is characterized by rolling countryside, expansive agricultural lands, and wide-open spaces. It features thriving sheep and cattle farms, golden grain fields, and vibrant canola fields in spring. Murrimboola Creek also runs alongside Murrumburrah, one of Harden's twin towns.
Yes, Harden offers more than 40 hiking routes. These trails traverse the rural landscape, providing opportunities for peaceful walks. For more information, explore the Hiking around Harden guide.
Harden is well-suited for both road cycling and touring cycling. Road cyclists can explore over 210 routes across rural landscapes, including sections of the scenic Canola Trail. Touring cyclists can utilize quiet back roads, both sealed and unsealed, through agricultural areas. Find more details in the Cycling around Harden and Road Cycling Routes around Harden guides.
Harden offers mountain biking opportunities, with several routes available for exploration. These trails allow riders to experience the region's diverse terrain. Consult the MTB Trails around Harden guide for specific routes.
Yes, Harden provides family-friendly hiking routes suitable for all ages. These trails are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for families. Discover specific options in the Family-friendly hikes around Harden guide.
Harden offers dog-friendly hiking trails for visitors with pets. These designated routes allow dogs to accompany their owners on outdoor adventures. Refer to the Dog-friendly hikes around Harden guide for suitable options.
The twin towns of Harden and Murrumburrah are rich in gold rush and railway history. Murrumburrah is notably the birthplace of the First Australian Light Horse regiment in 1897, commemorated by the Light Horse Memorial and a statue of 'Bill the Bastard'.
Komoot offers several guides for Harden, including Hiking around Harden, Family-friendly hikes around Harden, Cycling around Harden, and MTB Trails around Harden. Other guides cover easy hikes, dog-friendly routes, and running trails.
Information regarding a dedicated rail trail directly within Harden is not prominently detailed. However, the region's quiet back roads and rural landscapes offer cycling opportunities that may include sections suitable for rail trail-like experiences.
The Harden Murrumburrah Visitor Information Centre can be reached by phone at 1800 628 233. Additional information may be available through the Hilltops Council.

