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      Forrester Park tracks provides a beginner grade circuit for all skill bases. Spooky Forest has some steeply cornered berms that need practice. There are some small jumps and drops, all of which you can roll over or avoid. Those whom want to can have a play on the BMX course as well.

      Bethunes Gully tracks are designed as a Nationals Expert grade XC course and are not considered beginner tracks. They are technical, steep and have some tricky obstacles. When ridden at race pace they are very challenging. When riding up Mt. Cargill Walking Track, don't climb up any further than the skid track, from here is strictly a walking track.

      There are two main track sections in Bethune’s Gully – an older track (the Haggis Hunter) on the true right hand side of Lindsay Creek. And a newer set of tracks (Nationals XC, In and Out and GLC) on the true left hand side. These refer to the tracks in relation to where they are as you face downstream, looking back at the car park at Bethune’s Gully picnic area.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Access Info:
      From the OCTAGON (6km, 10min). Head north along George St all the way to the Gardens Shopping Area. Drive down North Rd to just before the Normandy Tavern (where the road starts climbing) then veer left onto Norwood St. Carry on up this narrow road until you get to Bethunes/Gully Forrester Park (BMX Track). If you turn left, this leads you to Bethunes Gully on Cluny Rd. If you follow the road right (past the BMX track), you get to Forrester Park.
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      Caution on Jan 4, 2019
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #1,850
      Trails (view details)
      16
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      15
      Trails Trail Running
      15
      Total Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      2 miles
      Total Descent
      1,730 ft
      Total Vertical
      381 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      685 ft
      Reports
      78
      Photos
      34
      Ridden Counter
      774

      Popular Bethunes Gully/Forrester Park Trails

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      Spooky Forest
      In and Out
      Dead Cow Gully
      Nats Track
      124
      Gonzo
      Forrester Loop
      K9
      Mt. Cargill Walking Track
      GLC
      Haggis Hunter
      XC Road Section
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      Recent Trail Reports

      traildateuser
      K9
      Jan 4, 2019 @ 1:43am
      Jan 4, 2019
      		dstewart
      Personal Space
      Dec 13, 2018 @ 1:14am
      Dec 13, 2018
      		Toderick
      In and Out
      Sep 13, 2018 @ 2:33am
      Sep 13, 2018
      		kanefleury MBO
      Skid Track / Road
      Sep 13, 2018 @ 2:29am
      Sep 13, 2018
      		kanefleury MBO
      Spooky Forest
      Jun 30, 2018 @ 2:00pm
      Jun 30, 2018
      		PaulieMac
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      Current Trail Warnings

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      K9
      Jan 4, 2019 @ 1:43am
      Jan 4, 2019
      		 Overgrown vegetation - grass, gorse and...
      Skid Track / Road
      Sep 13, 2018 @ 2:29am
      Sep 13, 2018
      		 There is significant mud and this area is...

      Photos of Bethunes Gully/Forrester Park Mountain Bike

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      Dec 16, 2018 @ 12:01am
      Dec 16, 2018
      Personal Space, Dunedin
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      Dec 16, 2018 @ 12:01am
      Dec 16, 2018
      Personal Space, Dunedin
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      Dec 16, 2018 @ 12:01am
      Dec 16, 2018
      Personal Space, Dunedin
      11 |
      Dec 16, 2018 @ 12:01am
      Dec 16, 2018
      Personal Space, Dunedin
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      Mountain Bike Routes

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      2016 Proposed MTBNZ Cup XC Course race
      		5 miles
      MTBNZ Rnd 4 Dunedin XC Course - Elite
      		4 miles
      Dunedin Enduro Series Round 2 2017 - Mount Cargill race
      		12 miles

      Recent Activity

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      user #1605620Carlosgus78wishlisttrailGonzo
      Jan 12, 2019 @ 3:54am
      Jan 12, 2019
      user #1170885RonelCookaddridelogJan 6, 2019 ride log
      Jan 6, 2019 @ 9:35pm
      Jan 6, 2019
      user #1555814DubnykriddentrailBethunes Enduro Line
      Jan 6, 2019 @ 7:20pm
      Jan 6, 2019
      user #1556761Neepeth362riddentrailBethunes Enduro Line
      Jan 6, 2019 @ 1:19pm
      Jan 6, 2019
      user #1556761Neepeth362votetrailK9 and 12 more
      Jan 6, 2019 @ 1:09pm
      Jan 6, 2019
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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Dunedin BMX Trackskill parkDunedin
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      Nearby Areas

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      Signal Hill 4 1 8 51.8 km
      Dunedin City Cycleways2.7 km
      Leith Valley 1 23 km
      Redwoods/Wakari Creek 8 63.2 km
      West Harbour 14.4 km

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