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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
813 trails
- E-Bike
441 trails
- Hike
666 trails
- Trail Running
666 trails
Region Details
- 133
- 76
- 201
- 202
- 56
- 65
- 37
- 3
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,036
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 813
- Trails E-Bike
- 441
- Trails Horse
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 666
- Trails Trail Running
- 666
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails Snowmobile
- 10
- Trails Snowshoe
- 14
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 95
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 24
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 13
- Total Distance
- 1,305 mile
- Total Descent
- 258,009 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,787 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,789 ft
- Reports
- 8,366
- Photos
- 5,498
- Ridden Counter
- 167,179
Articles
These Are the Bucket-List Hikes We're Dreaming About in 2022
Jan 18, 2022 from backpacker.com
Start planning a far-flung adventure with these 10 classic and soon-to-be-classic hikes.
Destination Showcase: Christchurch, New Zealand with Katy Winton & Joe Nation
Jan 14, 2022 from pinkbike.com
Ōtautahi Christchurch in the heart of the South Island, is a perfect place to start your South Island riding road trip. Here's everything you...
Photo Story: Exploring Trails in New Zealand's St James Conservation Area
Dec 4, 2021 from pinkbike.com
A picturesque riding adventure in the St James Conservation Area.
Photo Story: Sam Blenkinsop & Brook Macdonald Ride Christchurch in June for the First Time in Over a Decade
Aug 26, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Neither racer has spent June at home in New Zealand in over ten years.
Sub Regions
- Akaroa (23)
- Akatrax MTB Club (21)
- Ashburton (14)
- Ashburton (6)
- Ashburton Lakes (8)
- Castle Hill (5)
- Christchurch (430)
- Ashley Forest (0)
- Bottle Lake Forest (6)
- Christchurch Adventure Park (56)
- Crocodile XC MTB Park (31)
- Haven Mountain Bike Park (77)
- Living Springs (12)
- McHugh's Forest (2)
- McLeans Forest (10)
- Port Hills East (25)
- Port Hills West (22)
- Victoria Park (71)
- Waimakariri River Regional Park (13)
- Craigieburn Forest Park (19)
- Craigieburn Trails (22)
- Duntroon (3)
- Geraldine (8)
- Geraldine Downs (8)
- Orari (5)
- Hanmer Springs (63)
- Kaikoura (11)
- Kurow (2)
- Lyttelton (20)
- Urumau Reserve (14)
- Methven (47)
- Mt Hutt Bike Park (45)
- Mount Cook Village (3)
- Mount Hutt (0)
- Ohau (3)
- Omarama (4)
- Otematata (5)
- Rakaia (3)
- Rangiora (44)
- Ashley Forest (36)
- Tekapo (6)
- Timaru (30)
- Centennial Park (25)
- Twizel (8)
- Waimate (20)
- Waipara (1)
- Mount Grey (1)
- Arthur's Pass National Park (2)
- Middle Hill MTB (22)
- Raincliff Bike Park (10)
Popular Canterbury Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dyers Road (Lower Choir Boy) Christchurch Adventure Park | |||
| Loess Rider Christchurch Adventure Park | |||
| Summit Connection Christchurch Adventure Park | |||
| Bowenvale Traverse - East Port Hills West | |||
| Sesame Street Victoria Park | |||
| Chairlift Access Road Christchurch Adventure Park | |||
| Brake Free Victoria Park | |||
| Rapaki Track Port Hills West | |||
| The Worm Victoria Park | |||
| Dyers Side Trails Access Christchurch Adventure Park | |||
| Gum Trees Victoria Park | |||
| Bowenvale Traverse - West Port Hills West | |||
| Shredzilla Christchurch Adventure Park | |||
| Askins Christchurch Adventure Park | |||
| BT Connector Victoria Park |
Canterbury Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crocodile - Flying Nun - Mount Vernon Port Hills West | 24 miles | |
| Port Hills Traverse Crocodile XC MTB Park | 22 miles | |
| CAP Lap Through Vic Park Christchurch Adventure Park | 4 miles | |
| Haven Loop v3.0 Haven Mountain Bike Park | 2 miles | |
| Akaroa Misty Peak Trail Akaroa | 11 miles | |
| GC Novice Race 2022 Victoria Park | 1,811 ft | |
| Sumner - Godley Head Loop Port Hills East | 15 miles | |
| Kaikoura Trail Kaikoura | 29 miles | |
| Kennedys bush to Sumner and back Port Hills East | 58 miles | |
| Port Hills Traverse Loop Crocodile XC MTB Park | 36 miles |
Photos of Canterbury Mountain Bike
trail: SMC
84 |
May 4, 2021 @ 3:01pm
May 4, 2021
trail: SMC
69 |
May 4, 2021 @ 3:01pm
May 4, 2021
trail: Greenwood Park Track
61 |
Mar 3, 2021 @ 6:44pm
Mar 3, 2021
trail: Askins
63 |
Dec 29, 2020 @ 3:11pm
Dec 29, 2020
trail: Askins
43 |
Oct 18, 2019 @ 9:48pm
Oct 18, 2019
trail: Fenceline
215 |
Oct 22, 2017 @ 6:39pm
Oct 22, 2017
trail: Ashburton MTB Loop
214 |
May 6, 2017 @ 12:57am
May 6, 2017
trail: Gum Trees - Upper
298 |
May 10, 2008 @ 1:46am
May 10, 2008Videos of Canterbury Mountain Bike
trail: Community Transmission
248 |
Jan 22, 2023
trail: Pick n Mix
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Jan 18, 2023
trail: Brake Free
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Jul 26, 2022
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Jul 26, 2022
trail: Shredzilla
81 |
Jul 16, 2022
trail: Pedal Fine
29 |
Apr 26, 2022
trail: Off the Cuff
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Mar 26, 2022
trail: Community Transmission
53 |
Feb 28, 2022
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale Track Rangiora | Jan 20, 2023 @ 9:45pm Jan 20, 2023 | Variable | cuzzykev | Rode from View Hill to saddle and a bit... | |
| Mt Oxford Track Rangiora | Jan 19, 2023 @ 9:59pm Jan 19, 2023 | Prevalent Mud | pro-at-slow | Hiked the bikes up early Jan from Coopers... | |
| HeliWaka - Lower Akatrax MTB Club | Jan 7, 2023 @ 8:43pm Jan 7, 2023 | Dry | brando251 | Overgrown - unrideable |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiterau Trail Climbing Trail Kaikoura | Jan 22, 2023 @ 5:44pm Jan 22, 2023 | Ideal | thefuss KCC | ||
| Kaiterau Downhill Kaikoura | Jan 22, 2023 @ 9:44am Jan 22, 2023 | Ideal | thefuss KCC | ||
| Coastal Route Bottle Lake Forest | Jan 22, 2023 @ 4:14am Jan 22, 2023 | Very Dry | JasonIeuiHY | ||
| Elevator Port Hills West | Jan 22, 2023 @ 1:09am Jan 22, 2023 | Dry | bryanmmch | ||
| Greenwood Park Track Port Hills East | Jan 21, 2023 @ 11:27pm Jan 21, 2023 | Dry | bryanmmch | ||
| Shortcut Crocodile XC MTB Park | Jan 21, 2023 @ 10:45pm Jan 21, 2023 | Very Dry | sfcnzl | ||
| Pegasus Bay Track - Section 1 Christchurch | Jan 21, 2023 @ 8:14pm Jan 21, 2023 | Very Dry | JasonIeuiHY | ||
| Witch Hill Port Hills West | Jan 21, 2023 @ 5:09pm Jan 21, 2023 | Ideal | bryanmmch | ||
| Castle Rock Port Hills East | Jan 21, 2023 @ 5:09pm Jan 21, 2023 | Dry | bryanmmch | ||
| Summit road - Cattlestop to Bridle Path Port Hills East | Jan 21, 2023 @ 5:09pm Jan 21, 2023 | Ideal | bryanmmch |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | islaayoung | wishlist | trail | C2 | Jan 27, 2023 @ 3:23am 7 hours |
 | Gravelben | ridden | trail | The Summit | Jan 26, 2023 @ 7:26pm 15 hours |
| PeterHall007 | ridden | trail | Cuckoo Creek Track | Jan 26, 2023 @ 6:09pm 16 hours |
 | longliveenduro | vote | trail | Cuckoo Creek Track | Jan 26, 2023 @ 12:10am 1 day |
| sfcnzl | add | report | Shortcut and 16 more | Jan 25, 2023 @ 12:23pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Very short but very fun, definitely a... | Jan 20, 2023 @ 12:11pm Jan 20, 2023 | ||
| trail | Great easy fun trail, definitely for a more... | Jan 20, 2023 @ 12:08pm Jan 20, 2023 | ||
 | trail | Rode this trail early morning today after some... | Jan 12, 2023 @ 1:13pm Jan 12, 2023 | ||
| trail | Hot damn. NZ needs more forest tracks like... | Jan 10, 2023 @ 12:17am Jan 10, 2023 | ||
| trail | Stunning ride. The climb is a grovel in the... | Jan 2, 2023 @ 7:52pm Jan 2, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Big Ride 30k15,480 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k4,702 awarded -
Completionist129 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge540 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k3,143 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k858 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Adventure Park | bike park | Christchurch | |
| Middle Hill MTB | bike park | ||
| Mt Lyford Adventure Park | bike park | Hanmer Springs | |
| Methven BMX Track and Skillpark | skill park | Methven | |
| Centennial Park Pumptrack | skill park | Christchurch |
Upcoming Local Events
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- HSRTNG
- Nick Pitts
- Steve Pearson
- Dirt Trailbuilding
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- HSRTNG
- Nick Pitts
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- Dirt Trailbuilding
- Frews Contracting
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 813 | 1,064 mile | 182,615 ft | 456 miles | 5,246 ft | 5,450 | 8,348 | 73 | 162,241 | |||
| E-Bike | 441 | 410 miles | 89,432 ft | 173 miles | 5,948 ft | 4 | 7,056 | 19 | 5,644 | |||
| Horse | 12 | 25 miles | 1,102 ft | 8 miles | 3,432 ft | 2,122 | 2 | |||||
| Hike | 666 | 1,067 mile | 149,692 ft | 433 miles | 5,938 ft | 43 | 7,199 | 4 | 4,260 | |||
| Trail Running | 666 | 1,071 mile | 150,656 ft | 436 miles | 5,938 ft | 1 | 7,213 | 4 | 7,409 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 24 miles | 673 ft | 5 miles | 3,012 ft | 2,118 | 22 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 3 miles | 1,102 ft | 2 miles | 784 ft | 10 | 1 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 10 | 3 miles | 2,986 ft | 2 miles | 1,214 ft | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 14 | 4 miles | 3,773 ft | 4 miles | 3,048 ft | 4 | 5 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 95 | 32 miles | 34,570 ft | 27 miles | 2,753 ft | 4 | 714 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 24 | 10 miles | 9,882 ft | 7 miles | 3,143 ft | 4 | 1 | 130 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 13 | 3 miles | 3,865 ft | 3 miles | 1,214 ft | 4 | 62 |
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