Single track in Chonburi Consists of 4km route and 10.4km
route Shower and bathroom facilities Parking area Washing facilities for bike Restaurant within 5 minutes drive
Mountain biking in Chonburi allows for a great break from Bangkok and there are plenty of opportunities for off road cycling in this province. Khao Mai Keaw, also known as Tam Pratoon is one area that was initially used for X-cross biking but more recently cyclists looking to escape the noise and pollution of Bangkok have been coming here in greater numbers for mountain biking.
The track consists of 2 routes, one around 4km in length and the 2nd around 10km long. They both consist of a variety of terrains with some technical single track riding, rocky paths, sandy tracks, surrounded by jungle and occasional clearings. To take the longer route head up from the car park and take an immediate left following quite a wide tral for 200m before a relatively steep assent up the hill.
The track here is quite tough for cycling and makes for a fun challenge. Bring plenty of water too as being in a jungle the humidity is high and there is not much wind. Once on top of the hill there is a good decent along some single tracks before coming out to a large clearing with some grazing cattle. Once past the clearing take the lower route which will take you through the jungle again crossing the occasional brook and involving more technical sections before reaching the car park. For the shorter route take the same starting trail but turn off to the right.
How to Get There
From Bangkok take highway 7 on the way to Pattaya and then take highway 36 with signs to Rayong. A short drive along this highway will take you to route 331 and you will see some small signs for Khao Mai Keaw. The area is not well signposted so look out for a number of buildings on your right and take the first tarmacked road on the left to get to the small lake at the start of the trail. There is a small wat called Tam Pratoon in the vicinity, this is just before the turning for the carpark. As it is popular with cyclists people will know where you are heading if you need to ask.
The map above shows the general area located near Pattaya and the proximity from Bangkok. The map below is a close up showing a more specific view of the start of the trail.
This is perhaps the best known area for mountain biking in Chonburi, however there are many single tracks in Chonburi lesser known. For information for where to go please contact us for details or visit our Cycling in Thailand blog.
