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SaveAlexandra trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and tight and twisty. Scenery includes views, alpine terrain and canyons. Common trail features include rock slabs, berms and bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Matangi Station MTB, Alexandra Airport and Flat Top Hill.
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- Mountain Bike
74 trails
- E-Bike
60 trails
- Gravel Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Hike
74 trails
- Trail Running
74 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 1
- 10
- 33
- 12
- 6
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Oct 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 74
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 74
- Trails E-Bike
- 60
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 74
- Trails Trail Running
- 74
- Total Distance
- 109 miles
- Total Descent
- 23,034 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,082 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,515 ft
- Reports
- 158
- Photos
- 94
- Completed Counter
- 10,103
Sub Regions
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Alexandra Airport
- 3
- 7
- 2
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Boot Hill
- 3
- 4
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Flat Top Hill
- 5
- 1
- 1
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Matangi Station MTB
- 6
- 15
- 5
- 6
- 4
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Obelisk Range
- 1
Popular Alexandra Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 7 miles • 258 ft • 568 •
A good alternative to following the rail trail to Alexandra is to leave Clyde Rail head and ride down into the township of Clyde. Explore the old Township with its historical buildings on the main street and Power Dam just behind the...
• 70 ★ 4.3 • 3 miles • 95 ft • 407 •
On the DOC signage this is the second half of the Purple Haze Loop. An intermediate 'Blue' descent, with optional 'Black' lines for this looking to challenge themselves with step-downs and rock gaps. (Scouting is recommended). This is a...
• 65 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 851 ft • 390 •
Mostly gravely and rocky singletrack with some steep pinch climbs and technical switchbacks. Beautiful views back to Butchers Dam and Alexandra
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 281 ft • 348 •
Either ride this as a there-and-back, or continue along on the full Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail by catching a boat down river. This is an easy gravelled cycle path following the Clutha River through the Roxburgh Gorge. You ride past...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,831 ft • 57 ft • 278 •
Best route to Appendix, Entrails & more Closed Oct 1st - Nov 30th for Lambing.
• 65 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 32 ft • 269 •
An up/down trail that links Flat Top Hill trails with Alexandra via the Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail.
Alexandra Mountain Bike Routes
Purple Haze Loop Featured
6 miles • 953 ft • 0 • Loop •
Loop ridden anticlockwise. Uphill track is "Purple Haze", downhill section is "Black and Blue".
6 miles • 517 ft • 4 • Loop •
Access either by parking at the start or ride up Bluebird from the Otago Central Rail Trail. The Alexandra...
• 9 miles • 1,149 ft • 2 •
• 6 miles • 1,110 ft • 2 •
• 7 miles • 1,083 ft • 2 •
• 6 miles • 1,264 ft • 2 •
Photos of Alexandra Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Access Road | Oct 5, 2026 @ 12:23pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 4, 2026 | Snow Cover Partial | Tannerbank | ||
| Sphinx Rock Track | Sep 28, 2026 @ 3:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | Jojoes | ||
| Purple Haze | Sep 28, 2026 @ 3:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | Jojoes | ||
| Black and Blue | Sep 28, 2026 @ 3:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | Jojoes | ||
| Cairnmuir Range | Jul 20, 2026 @ 12:23pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jul 19, 2026 | Ideal | tjar21 | ||
| Dr Strangelove | Jun 14, 2026 @ 11:31am (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 13, 2026 | Unknown | skieralex | ||
| Lower Drainpipe | Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:11am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 24, 2026 | Dry | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Upper Drainpipe | Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:11am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 24, 2026 | Dry | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Ridge Line | Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:11am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 24, 2026 | Dry | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Panhead | Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:11am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 24, 2026 | Dry | abi-ridefierce RMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9EagSyPp | wishlist | region | activity #107398360 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 9:52pm 1 day |
| ninaharry | wishlist | trail | activity #106342316 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:19pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| GeoffzOkxc | ridden | trail | activity #106066216 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 11:24am Oct 17, 2026 |
| GeoffzOkxc | ridden | trail | activity #106066173 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 11:24am Oct 17, 2026 |
| Tannerbank | add | report | activity #105340509 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 8:42am Oct 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | That's because the track shown on here is not... | Sep 12, 2026 @ 5:07pm Sep 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun trail. I would say hazard country is a bit... | Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:29pm Jun 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Just a warning for anyone riding for the first... | May 2, 2026 @ 11:47pm May 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Well that was probably the hardest physical... | Nov 29, 2025 @ 9:15pm Nov 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | First of all i definitely think this is a... | May 25, 2025 @ 3:32am May 25, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails84 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k111 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge49 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k124 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge51 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Alexandra BMX Track | skill park | Alexandra |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 74 | 109 miles | 23,035 ft | 52 miles | 5,082 ft | #1,065 | #22 | 91 | 158 | 2 | 9,050 | |
| E-Bike | 60 | 72 miles | 15,614 ft | 37 miles | 3,176 ft | #979 | #23 | 2 | 116 | 1 | 941 | |
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 29 miles | 1,946 ft | 8 miles | 5,082 ft | #620 | #20 | 15 | 70 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 15 miles | 1,535 ft | 4 miles | 4,987 ft | #495 | #15 | 6 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4,908 ft | 10 ft | 417 ft | 610 ft | #2,497 | #54 | |||||
| Hike | 74 | 109 miles | 23,035 ft | 52 miles | 5,082 ft | #1,240 | #23 | 1 | 158 | 1 | 68 | |
| Trail Running | 74 | 109 miles | 23,035 ft | 52 miles | 5,082 ft | #884 | #16 | 158 | 1 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Alexandra?
Alexandra has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Alexandra?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Alexandra are:
- Hazard County (4.6/5)
- 5th Amendment (4.5/5)
- Panhead (4.4/5)
- Dr Strangelove (4.4/5)
- Sphinx Rock Track (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Alexandra?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Alexandra are:
- February (94 activities)
- January (90 activities)
- March (77 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Alexandra?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Alexandra. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Alexandra?
The longest trail in Alexandra is Cairnmuir Range at 13.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Alexandra?
The best hiking trails in Alexandra are:
- Roxburgh Gorge Trail - Alexandra start
- Flat Top Hill Walking Track
- Alexandra Anniversary Track
- Reservoir Track
- Sandilands
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Alexandra?
The best trail running trails in Alexandra are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Alexandra?
Alexandra has a total of 74 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Alexandra to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Alexandra?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Alexandra is Cairnmuir Range with 2,465 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Alexandra?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Alexandra is Cairnmuir Range with 3,615 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Alexandra?
Alexandra supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Alexandra?
The following bike services are available in Alexandra:
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Alexandra?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Alexandra is Beehive Gully with an average grade of 9.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Alexandra?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Alexandra. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Alexandra?
The overall region status for Alexandra is Clear / Green. Out of 48 trails:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Alexandra?
Yes, Alexandra supports e-bike riding. There are 60 trails in Alexandra that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Alexandra?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Alexandra are: View all mountain biking routes in Alexandra.
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What type of bike is most common in Alexandra?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Alexandra are:
- AM (16 activities)
- XC (5 activities)
- Trials (4 activities)
- RD (3 activities)
- Gravel (3 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Alexandra?
The highest summit in Alexandra is Obelisk at 5,522 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Alexandra?
The most popular Strava segments in Alexandra are:
- Gorge Trail Climb (4,271 athletes)
- Flat top down to Alex (2,835 athletes)
- Roxburgh Gorge track from Alex (2,447 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Alexandra?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Alexandra. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Alexandra.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Alexandra?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Alexandra. View all adaptive trails in Alexandra for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Alexandra?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Alexandra directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Alexandra?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Alexandra are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Alexandra?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Alexandra are:
- Alexandra Anniversary Track (4.4/5)
- Roxburgh Gorge Trail - Alexandra start (4/5)
- Airport Easy (3.5/5)
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