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      Bluff 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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      Region Status
      Open as of Mar 10, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      E-Bike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #3,907
      State Ranking
      #64
      Trails (view details)
      28
      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
      19 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent
      3,970 ft
      Total Vertical
      810 ft
      Reports
      174
      Completed Counter
      104

      Sub Regions

      Popular Bluff E-Biking Trails

      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 732 ft • 0 ft • 9 •
      4WD track from Flagstaff Road to Reservoirs
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,614 ft • 0 ft • 8 •
      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 • 8 •
      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.
      • 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,008 ft • 147 ft • 6 •
      Kōhūhū is the maori word for Pittosporum which is regenerating this this area. This is a new grade 4 trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 518 ft • 25 ft • 6 •
      New exit to the existing runaway trail
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 771 ft • 27 ft • 5 •
      Uphill trail linking the two access roads.
      • 50 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 356 ft • 5 •
      A dual direction trail that starts in the middle of Sound Garden, its pretty flat to start with then climbs a short pinch to get onto the water race that traverses around the back of Bluff hill, it then climbs again past Mr G then joins...
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,346 ft • 38 ft • 5 •
      Kareao is the maori name for supplejack which climbing vine. This is a climbing mountain bike trail and a duel direction waking trail.

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Kōhūhū
      Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:46pm (Pacific/Auckland)
      Mar 10, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Fun blast with some good jumps in it.mark1055
      The Fixx
      Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:46pm (Pacific/Auckland)
      Mar 10, 2026
      VariableMountain Bike Fun trail. Some fun rocks which I’m not...mark1055
      Weezer
      Mar 11, 2026 @ 6:46pm (Pacific/Auckland)
      Mar 10, 2026
      VariableMountain Bike Running good. Some bushes to trim but....mark1055
      Lower Crawlies
      Feb 24, 2026 @ 11:52am (Pacific/Auckland)
      Feb 23, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike KiwiFrog
      Lower Fixx
      Feb 24, 2026 @ 11:52am (Pacific/Auckland)
      Feb 23, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Running wellKiwiFrog
      Whiskey Creek
      Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:35am (Pacific/Auckland)
      Feb 17, 2026
      WetStarted off a good grade 3 but emerged...Mark9448
      Wētā
      Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
      Nov 13, 2025
      UnknownMountain Bike dutchy007
      Taurapa
      Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
      Nov 13, 2025
      UnknownMountain Bike dutchy007
      Taratara
      Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
      Nov 13, 2025
      UnknownMountain Bike dutchy007
      Run Away
      Nov 14, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
      Nov 13, 2025
      UnknownMountain Bike dutchy007

      Activity Feed

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      slimo123riddentrailactivity #105704854
      Oct 11, 2026 @ 12:50pm
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      Kimmynzwishlisttrailactivity #105511521
      Oct 8, 2026 @ 8:37pm
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      Kimmynzwishlisttrailactivity #105511504
      Oct 8, 2026 @ 8:37pm
      Oct 8, 2026
      DavidNEgJfUriddentrailactivity #94867141 and 1 more
      May 16, 2026 @ 6:27pm
      May 16, 2026
      DavidNEgJfUriddentrailactivity #94865282 and 6 more
      May 16, 2026 @ 5:48pm
      May 16, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      timotei99trailKoniniUpdate, lower part clear
      Jan 24, 2025 @ 8:31pm
      Jan 24, 2025
      timotei99trailKoniniStill overgrown
      Jan 24, 2025 @ 7:23pm
      Jan 24, 2025
      cgeiertrailB-LineGood trail, needs maintenance
      May 15, 2023 @ 10:47pm
      May 15, 2023
      cgeiertrailThe FixxSurprisingly fun, good use of rock to make...
      May 15, 2023 @ 10:46pm
      May 15, 2023
      cgeiertrailMotopohueThis trail would be one of the best on the...
      May 15, 2023 @ 10:45pm
      May 15, 2023

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2814 miles3,527 ft7 miles722 ft
      #4,649#72702111,230
      E-Bike2819 miles3,970 ft9 miles810 ft
      #3,907#6417436
      Gravel Bike74 miles381 ft1 mile531 ft
      #2,370#6792
      Adaptive Bike14,104 ft3 ft312 ft240 ft
      #3,312#749
      Winter Fat Bike32 miles246 ft3,182 ft282 ft
      #1,946#485
      Hike1817 miles1,795 ft6 miles850 ft
      #6,255#7418487
      Trail Running1817 miles1,795 ft6 miles850 ft
      #6,054#7418485

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Bluff?
      Bluff has 1 areas to explore for e-biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Bluff?
      The highest rated e-biking trails in Bluff are: View all e-biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ 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:
      • October (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the Bluff reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Bluff?
      The longest trail in Bluff is Foveaux Walkway at 2.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bluff?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bluff?
      ▼ How many trails are in Bluff?
      Bluff has a total of 34 trails. Of those, 28 are designated for e-biking. Browse top e-biking trails in Bluff to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bluff?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Bluff is Millennium Track with 770 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bluff?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Bluff is Motopohue with 703 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the steepest e-biking trails in Bluff?
      The steepest e-biking trail in Bluff is Millennium Track with an average grade of 13.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Bluff?
      The overall region status for Bluff is Clear / Green. Out of 27 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 25
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Bluff?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Bluff are:
      • XC (6 activities)
      • AM (2 activities)
      • DH (1 activities)
      Check the Bluff activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Bluff?
      The highest summit in Bluff is Toh Atin Mesa at 6,627 ft elevation.
      ▼ 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)
      View all Strava segments in Bluff.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular e-biking trails in Bluff?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Bluff?
      The best beginner e-biking trails in Bluff are: View all beginner e-biking trails in Bluff.
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