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SaveJust 10 kilometres from the city, the 3150 ha McLeans Forest section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a valuable and unique natural recreational area where you can relax and enjoy a range of activities including picnicking, mountain biking, walking and running. It is also a recreation and leisure destination which includes golf, shooting, horse riding, vintage car steam & machinery clubs through to paintball and tank rides and Orana Wildlife Park. Nowhere else in NZ can you find a 'play' area like this.
The Forest:
Walking and mountain biking tracks may be closed from time to time due to forestry operations. Watch out for vehicles and deep water holes which are used for fire-fighting, and stay out of the forest during strong winds as trees or large branches may fall.
Fire danger:
Fire is a constant threat to this forest. The lighting of fires and smoking is strictly prohibited. If you see smoke or fire, call 111 immediately and leave the forest. Golf courses and other large open areas which have short green grass are safe places in a fire emergency.
Don't forget...
Mountain bike tracks are one-way only – watch for direction markers.
All paddocks and club areas are private and not available for public access except in emergencies.
Check the whiteboard at the start of the tracks for up-to-date safety information.
You can contact the rangers on 03 353 9725 at weekends or for Environment Canterbury Customer Services call 0800 EC INFO.
The Forest:
Walking and mountain biking tracks may be closed from time to time due to forestry operations. Watch out for vehicles and deep water holes which are used for fire-fighting, and stay out of the forest during strong winds as trees or large branches may fall.
Fire danger:
Fire is a constant threat to this forest. The lighting of fires and smoking is strictly prohibited. If you see smoke or fire, call 111 immediately and leave the forest. Golf courses and other large open areas which have short green grass are safe places in a fire emergency.
Don't forget...
Mountain bike tracks are one-way only – watch for direction markers.
All paddocks and club areas are private and not available for public access except in emergencies.
Check the whiteboard at the start of the tracks for up-to-date safety information.
You can contact the rangers on 03 353 9725 at weekends or for Environment Canterbury Customer Services call 0800 EC INFO.
source: ECan - McLeans Forest Webpage
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Provincial Park
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
The main entrance to McLeans Forest is on McLeans Island Road, just before Orana Park if you are coming from Christchurch. There is also access along the stopbanks by foot or cycle from the intersection of Haul Road and McLeans Island Road.
Gate closing hours: Gates are now open at 7am and closed at 10pm - all year round.
Gate closing hours: Gates are now open at 7am and closed at 10pm - all year round.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Hike
5 trails
- Trail Running
5 trails
Region Details
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- 10
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 4, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 12
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 5
- Trails Trail Running
- 5
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 706 ft
- Total Vertical
- 479 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 499 ft
- Reports
- 192
- Photos
- 37
- Completed Counter
- 2,882
Popular McLeans Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 6 miles • 237 ft • 769 •
This one way loop is ideal, easy riding for the whole family or for a quick blast through the forest.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 108 ft • 695 •
Head under the bridge for an extra 5km's extending the ride into a figure of 8.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 3,825 ft • 21 ft • 280 •
The Gordon Reid Track offers alternative access to the Coringa Loop Track. Has a mix of single track and gravel path.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1,708 ft • 12 ft • 225 •
Tresillian Loop Link Track - When one loop is not enough, this handy link trail bypasses the stopbank route for one more lap.
• 65 ★ 3.5 • 2,663 ft • 7 ft • 222 •
One way return single track along the Gordon Reid Track
• 70 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 22 ft • 199 •
Adds an extra 2km's with this little detour out towards the river from the Main Loop track.
• 60 ★ 3.5 • 2,669 ft • 0 ft • 70 •
A track linking the Otukaikino Track to Darroch Street
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 67 ft • 55 •
An easy all weather track that continues the Otukaikino Track from Clearwater to Lake Roto Kohatu. A great trail for beginners, children and running the dog.
Photos of McLeans Forest Mountain Bike
Videos of McLeans Forest Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Loop | Oct 5, 2026 @ 1:54pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 4, 2026 | Ideal | Urn1e | ||
| Coringa Loop | Jul 18, 2026 @ 2:17pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jul 17, 2026 | Wet | Urn1e | ||
| River loop | May 30, 2026 @ 12:15pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 29, 2026 | Dry | PeteLompas | ||
| McIndoe Track | Mar 30, 2026 @ 2:34pm (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 29, 2026 | Dry | Cash1000 | ||
| Gordon Reid Return Track | Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:00am (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 23, 2026 | Variable | sparkynzl | ||
| Tresillian Loop Link Track | Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:00am (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 23, 2026 | Variable | sparkynzl | ||
| Gordon Reid Track | Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:00am (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 23, 2026 | Variable | sparkynzl | ||
| Otukaikino Track (Darroch St Link) | Dec 21, 2024 @ 2:41pm Dec 21, 2024 | Ideal | sparkynzl | ||
| Otukaikino Track (Roto Kohatu - Clearwater) | Oct 29, 2023 @ 12:27pm Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | sparkynzl |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urn1e | add | report | activity #105253106 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:09pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| Gloffe | ridden | trail | activity #102268501 and 3 more | Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:49pm Aug 24, 2026 |
| Urn1e | add | report | activity #99420491 and 1 more | Jul 17, 2026 @ 10:40pm Jul 17, 2026 |
| PeteLompas | add | report | activity #95881535 | May 30, 2026 @ 1:11pm May 30, 2026 |
| thejazzcyclist | vote | trail | activity #94996686 | May 18, 2026 @ 1:19pm May 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Great little track , was a lot more fun than I... | Apr 30, 2026 @ 4:48pm Apr 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Is it one runs parallel or should we split it? | Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:50pm Jul 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great little track.. | Nov 23, 2024 @ 4:30pm Nov 23, 2024 | ||
| report | Good condition. Starting get a bit over grown... | Dec 29, 2022 @ 10:42pm Dec 29, 2022 | ||
| trail | Flat and flowy | Jun 26, 2022 @ 1:26am Jun 26, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimakariri River Regional Park | 8 | 5.5 km | |||
| Crocodile XC MTB Park | 1 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 11.6 km |
| Bottle Lake Forest | 15 | 11.7 km | |||
| Christchurch Adventure Park | 6 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 13.2 km |
| Port Hills West | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13.3 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 11 | 19 miles | 571 ft | 6 miles | 404 ft | #2,865 | #74 | 37 | 192 | 7,155 | ||
| E-Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 72 ft | 4,596 ft | 180 ft | #2,721 | #66 | 162 | 338 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 19 miles | 351 ft | 5 miles | 479 ft | #2,639 | #94 | 2 | 75 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 2,671 ft | 10 ft | 584 ft | 10 ft | #2,564 | #92 | 7 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 174 ft | 2 miles | 266 ft | #2,639 | #94 | 46 | ||||
| Hike | 5 | 8 miles | 223 ft | 2 miles | 404 ft | #4,715 | #90 | 169 | 26 | |||
| Trail Running | 5 | 8 miles | 223 ft | 2 miles | 404 ft | #3,739 | #74 | 169 | 241 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 11 miles | 138 ft | 3 miles | 282 ft | 15 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest are:
- Coringa Loop (4/5)
- Sophora Loop (4/5)
- Gordon Reid Track (4/5)
- Tunnel and Trail Back to Carpark Link (4/5)
- Tresillian Loop Link Track (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in McLeans Forest?
There are 2 parking locations listed in McLeans Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in McLeans Forest?
The longest trail in McLeans Forest is Main Loop at 6.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in McLeans Forest?
The best hiking trails in McLeans Forest are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in McLeans Forest?
The best trail running trails in McLeans Forest are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in McLeans Forest?
McLeans Forest has a total of 12 trails. Of those, 11 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in McLeans Forest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in McLeans Forest is Main Loop with 237 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in McLeans Forest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in McLeans Forest is Main Loop with 237 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in McLeans Forest?
McLeans Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in McLeans Forest is Tresillian Loop Link Track with an average grade of 0.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in McLeans Forest?
The overall region status for McLeans Forest is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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What are the trail conditions in McLeans Forest?
Based on trail reports from the past week in McLeans Forest:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in McLeans Forest?
Yes, McLeans Forest supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in McLeans Forest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in McLeans Forest?
The most popular Strava segments in McLeans Forest are:
- super hard pack (10,031 athletes)
- Last K (9,988 athletes)
- 2km to 3km (9,793 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in McLeans Forest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in McLeans Forest.
Activities
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