Most candidates for Saturday's state election have supported the push for the trails in their profiles in response to the Central Western Daily's questions.

Phil Donato (Shooters Fishers and Farmers) said he was already fighting for it.

"I organised a meeting between the Minister for Environment and Heritage and the mayor to start the process of getting this project off the ground. Again, whatever the final figure is to get this fully funded I will fight for every last penny from the government of the day," he said.

The Nationals' Kate Hazelton said mountain biking and cycling "is becoming a massive sport in Australia and it would provide a tourism boon" to the region.

"We do need to make sure that the endangered species in the sub-alpine areas are protected but I believe that can easily be done with proper environmental management," she said.

Luke Sanger (Country Labor) also backed the plan. "But I do however think that those funds could be better utilised towards supporting the life sciences precinct and a full-time palliative care unit in Orange," he said.

Greens candidate Stephen Nugent is concerned about any environmental risks.

"I'm very happy to advocate strongly for funding to build a mountain bike trail centre and develop world class tracks, as long as the State Conservation Area's important and significant environmental value is not put at risk," he said.

Independent Terri Ann Baxter is behind it. "Yes, I fully support the centre and would advocate to achieve the funding," she said.

Garry McMahon (Conservatives) said it could be managed. "A properly managed trail bike facility, with a visitor information centre, would help protect existing roads and tracks, keeping riders to a specific areas and this would provide benefit for the local environment flora and fauna," he said.

Maurice Davey (Christian Democrats) said sport and leisure facilities were important to promote "physical and mental well-being." He said he would push for government and private funding.

David O'Brien (Keep Sydney Open) said Mount Canobolas was a tourism drawcard. "It defines and shapes the town and gives us a geographical landmark to pull people too. Any proposal for the purpose of culture recreation and arts is a part of our policy," he said.

Stephen Bisgrove (Liberal Democrats) said he supported it in principle.

However, he said he preferred to see facilities improved at Lake Canobolas.

"I am additionally concerned of the poor presentation of the top of the mountain and the lack of facilities for the quiet enjoyment of visitors and residents. My preferred position is improved facilities of the lake and development of facilities to support the commercial viability for that facility," he said.

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