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SaveBluff 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, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill).
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- Mountain Bike
28 trails
- E-Bike
28 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
Region Details
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- 4
- 10
- 3
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Mar 10, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 34
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 28
- Trails E-Bike
- 28
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Total Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,330 ft
- Total Vertical
- 849 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 853 ft
- Reports
- 211
- Photos
- 70
- Completed Counter
- 2,341
Sub Regions
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Motupōhue Adventure Park (Bluff Hill)
- 1
- 7
- 2
- 5
- 1
Popular Bluff Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,614 ft • 0 ft • 143 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 10 ft • 141 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 565 ft • 109 •
Weezer is the main climbing trail to get to the top of the trail network. It follows single trails through regenerating indigenous vegetation past to the two reservoirs and offers great views across Bluff, the windfarm, Foveaux Strait...
• 40 ★ 3.9 • 3,028 ft • 0 ft • 88 •
Great bit of hand built trail through native forest combining rocks and natural features. It has a nice creek gap at the 2/3 the way down with a easy option on the left.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 413 ft • 0 ft • 80 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 1,804 ft • 17 ft • 74 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Bluff Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Kōhūhū | Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:46pm (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 10, 2026 | Ideal | mark1055 | ||
| The Fixx | Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:46pm (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 10, 2026 | Variable | mark1055 | ||
| Weezer | Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:46pm (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 10, 2026 | Variable | mark1055 | ||
| Lower Crawlies | Feb 24, 2026 @ 11:52am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 23, 2026 | Ideal | KiwiFrog | ||
| Lower Fixx | Feb 24, 2026 @ 11:52am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 23, 2026 | Ideal | KiwiFrog | ||
| Whiskey Creek | Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:35am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 17, 2026 | Wet | Mark9448 | ||
| One Trick Pony | Feb 5, 2026 @ 7:35am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 4, 2026 | Dry | Roydo | ||
| Wētā | Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland) Nov 13, 2025 | Unknown | dutchy007 | ||
| Taurapa | Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland) Nov 13, 2025 | Unknown | dutchy007 | ||
| Taratara | Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland) Nov 13, 2025 | Unknown | dutchy007 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| slimo123 | ridden | trail | activity #105704854 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 12:50pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| Kimmynz | wishlist | trail | activity #105511521 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 8:37pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| Kimmynz | wishlist | trail | activity #105511504 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 8:37pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| DavidNEgJfU | ridden | trail | activity #94867141 and 1 more | May 16, 2026 @ 6:27pm May 16, 2026 |
| DavidNEgJfU | ridden | trail | activity #94865282 and 6 more | May 16, 2026 @ 5:48pm May 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail is closed due to a dangerous hung up... | Dec 11, 2025 @ 11:33am Dec 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Update, lower part clear | Jan 24, 2025 @ 8:31pm Jan 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Still overgrown | Jan 24, 2025 @ 7:23pm Jan 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Good trail, needs maintenance | May 15, 2023 @ 10:47pm May 15, 2023 | ||
| trail | Surprisingly fun, good use of rock to make... | May 15, 2023 @ 10:46pm May 15, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k2 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k2 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge6 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
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 | 28 | 14 miles | 3,527 ft | 7 miles | 722 ft | #4,649 | #72 | 70 | 211 | 1,230 | ||
| E-Bike | 28 | 19 miles | 3,970 ft | 9 miles | 810 ft | #3,907 | #64 | 174 | 36 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 381 ft | 1 mile | 531 ft | #2,370 | #67 | 9 | 2 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 4,104 ft | 3 ft | 312 ft | 240 ft | #3,312 | #74 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 246 ft | 3,182 ft | 282 ft | #1,946 | #48 | 5 | ||||
| Hike | 18 | 17 miles | 1,795 ft | 6 miles | 850 ft | #6,255 | #74 | 184 | 87 | |||
| Trail Running | 18 | 17 miles | 1,795 ft | 6 miles | 850 ft | #6,054 | #74 | 184 | 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Bluff?
Bluff has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bluff?
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Bluff?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Bluff are:
- January (16 activities)
- June (12 activities)
- October (11 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Bluff?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Bluff. 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 Bluff?
The longest trail in Bluff is Crawlies at 2.7 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bluff?
The best hiking trails in Bluff are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bluff?
The best trail running trails in Bluff are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bluff?
Bluff has a total of 34 trails. Of those, 28 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bluff to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bluff?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bluff is Weezer with 172 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bluff?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bluff is Motopohue with 214 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bluff?
Bluff supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bluff?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bluff is Makomako with an average grade of 7.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Bluff?
The overall region status for Bluff is Clear / Green. Out of 28 trails:
- Clear / Green: 26
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Bluff?
Yes, Bluff supports e-bike riding. There are 27 trails in Bluff that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Bluff?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Bluff are:
- AM (5 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Bluff?
The highest summit in Bluff is Toh Atin Mesa at 2,020 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bluff?
The most popular Strava segments in Bluff are:
- pedal pump jump (761 athletes)
- Motorhead & Devils Pond Downhill (676 athletes)
- Bluff XC top loop climb (598 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Bluff?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Bluff. View all adaptive trails in Bluff for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bluff?
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bluff?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bluff are:
- Lower Crawlies (0/5)
- Kareao (0/5)
- Crawlies (0/5)
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