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- Mountain Bike
37 trails
- E-Bike
38 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
2 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
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Caution as of Jan 26, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 25
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 37
- Trails E-Bike
- 38
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 100 miles
- Total Descent
- 16,891 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,532 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,050 ft
- Reports
- 52
- Photos
- 116
- Ridden Counter
- 2,612
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Popular Cromwell Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 2,494 ft • 983 •
was built and is maintained by Southern Lakes Trails Trust. It is a purpose-built cycling and walking trail with a total length of 55km. There are 3 sections. Smith’s Way to Old Cromwell. Old Cromwell to Bannockburn Bridge....
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 176 ft • 567 •
was built and is maintained by Southern Lakes Trails Trust. It is a purpose-built cycling and walking trail with a total length of 55km. There are 3 sections. Smith’s Way to Old Cromwell. Old Cromwell to Bannockburn Bridge....
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 553 ft • 129 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 43 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 16 ft • 60 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 488 ft • 47 •
A loop track through the . Visit the remains of the dams, water races, rock tailings and caves left untouched since the last of the goldminers. This spectacular man-made landscape can be explored on foot or bike.
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 3,134 ft • 45 •
Ride your way up to Watts Rock, with a short side trip to a historic Water Wheel. It's a slow grind to the top, but you'll be rewarded with an amazing view. On a clear day, you'll see The Remarkables, , and Nevis Valley.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 11 miles • 302 ft • 28 •
was built and is maintained by Southern Lakes Trails Trust. It is a purpose-built cycling and walking trail with a total length of 55km. There are 3 sections. Smith’s Way to Old Cromwell. Old Cromwell to Bannockburn Bridge....
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 361 ft • 24 •
A good loop around the historical gold mining town of Bendigo. The loop can be done in easier direction but better from the car park at the top.
Cromwell Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 2,837 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
The full 42km Lake Dunstan cycle trail, starting from Cromwell Historic Precinct ending in Clyde. The Lake...
Photos of Cromwell Mountain Bike
Videos of Cromwell Mountain Bike
trail: Pretty Dicey
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Jun 7, 2025 , Cromwell
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![Lake Dunstan Trail]()
trail: Lake Dunstan Trail
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Nov 25, 2024 , Cromwell
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![Lake Dunstan Trail: One of New Zealand's...]()
trail: Lake Dunstan Trail
29:17 |
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Nov 16, 2021 , Cromwell
5:29 |
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Jul 30, 2021
trail: Lake Dunstan Trail
5:29 |
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Jun 19, 2021 , Cromwell
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| LDT Cromwell to Bannockburn Bridge Walkway | Jan 27, 2026 @ 9:47am (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 26, 2026 | Ideal | malawi95 | ||
| Lake Dunstan Trail | Jan 27, 2026 @ 9:47am (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 26, 2026 | Ideal | malawi95 | ||
| Pylon Track | Jan 10, 2026 @ 6:25pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 9, 2026 | Dry | SteveDixon | ||
| Goldfields Trail | Jan 3, 2026 @ 1:08pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 2, 2026 | Ideal | mtbmarty54 | ||
| About Thyme | Oct 25, 2025 @ 8:45am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 24, 2025 | Ideal | mtbmarty54 | ||
| Pretty Dicey | Jul 9, 2025 @ 1:55pm Jul 9, 2025 | Variable | mtbmarty54 | ||
| Water Race | Apr 20, 2025 @ 7:32pm Apr 20, 2025 | Unknown | mtbmarty54 | ||
| Old Cromwell to Smiths Way | Nov 24, 2024 @ 3:41pm Nov 24, 2024 | Ideal | Urn1e | ||
| Bannockburn Sluicings | Aug 16, 2024 @ 2:35pm Aug 16, 2024 | Ideal | Domassjames | ||
| Mt Dificuilty Ridge Track | Jun 10, 2023 @ 1:00am Jun 10, 2023 | Ideal | benalton |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mtbmarty54 | ridden | trail | activity #96774807 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:12pm Jun 11, 2026 |
| YogiNZ | ridden | trail | activity #95474042 and 1 more | May 25, 2026 @ 3:03am May 25, 2026 |
| BryceGQgpuI | ridden | trail | activity #94960295 | May 17, 2026 @ 10:44pm May 17, 2026 |
| xt4lIc | wishlist | trail | activity #94958427 | May 17, 2026 @ 9:01pm May 17, 2026 |
| IanClough | ridden | trail | activity #94795654 | May 16, 2026 @ 2:00am May 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | We rode from the Clyde end and mostly... | Apr 24, 2026 @ 12:54am Apr 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Started loop anti-clockwise and pulled the... | Mar 30, 2026 @ 1:25pm Mar 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Watch the Levi Goodall You Tube video of him... | Jun 8, 2025 @ 1:33am Jun 8, 2025 | ||
| report | Trail pretty sketchy in places. Needs some... | Apr 20, 2025 @ 6:55pm Apr 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | Added a better gpx file for the track. Its... | Feb 12, 2025 @ 4:41pm Feb 12, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k40 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k40 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge5 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Bike Park | skill park | Cromwell |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 37 | 99 miles | 16,568 ft | 43 miles | 4,531 ft | #1,832 | #35 | 101 | 52 | 1 | 4,134 | |
| E-Bike | 38 | 100 miles | 16,890 ft | 44 miles | 4,531 ft | #1,136 | #27 | 9 | 51 | 1 | 586 | |
| Horse | 2 | 9 miles | 223 ft | 1 mile | 3,396 ft | #512 | #11 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 35 | 99 miles | 16,660 ft | 44 miles | 4,531 ft | #1,890 | #33 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 283 | |
| Trail Running | 38 | 100 miles | 16,890 ft | 44 miles | 4,531 ft | #1,404 | #25 | 52 | 1 | 260 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 9 miles | 223 ft | 1 mile | 3,396 ft | #322 | #7 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 5 miles | 436 ft | 2 miles | 220 ft | 67 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Cromwell
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What are the best places to ride in Cromwell?
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cromwell?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cromwell are:
- Lake Dunstan Trail (4.5/5)
- Goldfields Trail (4.1/5)
- About Thyme (4.1/5)
- LDT Cromwell to Bannockburn Bridge Walkway (4.1/5)
- Carricktown (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Cromwell?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Cromwell are:
- December (33 activities)
- January (25 activities)
- October (19 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Cromwell?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Cromwell. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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