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      Just 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.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Provincial Park
      McLeans Forest Recration Reserve Parking google parking directions
      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.
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      Region Details
      • 10

      Region Status
      Open as of Jan 22, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      11
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails E-Bike
      4
      Trails Hike
      5
      Trails Trail Running
      5
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      31 miles
      Total Descent
      415 ft
      Total Vertical
      479 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      499 ft
      Reports
      150
      Photos
      36
      Ridden Counter
      2,366

      Photos of McLeans Forest Mountain Bike

      trail: Main Loop
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      Jan 6, 2024 @ 11:11pm
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      Jul 4, 2023 @ 1:56pm
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      Jul 4, 2023

      Videos of McLeans Forest Mountain Bike

      youtuber THE WILLOWS feat. MC INDOE TRACK a family...
      13:32 | 607 | Sep 16, 2021 , Christchurch

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      Jan 21, 2025 @ 11:32pm
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      Jan 12, 2025 @ 3:34pm
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      Dec 26, 2024 @ 7:23pm
      Dec 26, 2024
      AEGwishlisttrailactivity #63189666 and 1 more
      Dec 15, 2024 @ 5:27pm
      Dec 15, 2024
      steviewatts17wishlisttrailactivity #63046920 and 1 more
      Dec 13, 2024 @ 1:12am
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      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      varunniajtrailMcIndoe TrackGreat little track..
      Nov 23, 2024 @ 4:30pm
      Nov 23, 2024
      Cash1000reportMcIndoe TrackGood condition. Starting get a bit over grown...
      Dec 29, 2022 @ 10:42pm
      Dec 29, 2022
      mtb-tech-geektrailMain LoopFlat and flowy
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 1:26am
      Jun 26, 2022
      mtb-tech-geektrailOtukaikino Track (Darroch St Link)Through trees and feilds
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:53am
      Jun 26, 2022
      mtb-tech-geektrailCoringa LoopSmooth pedally x-country flat track
      Jun 25, 2022 @ 9:20pm
      Jun 25, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Waimakariri River Regional Park 85.5 km
      Crocodile XC MTB Park 9 12 211.6 km
      Bottle Lake Forest 1111.7 km
      Christchurch Adventure Park 7 15 10 1013.2 km
      Port Hills West 5 4 213.3 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1019 miles279 ft3 miles404 ft
      #2,458#78361505,800
      E-Bike45 miles30 ft1,798 ft151 ft
      #2,329#68127184
      Hike59 miles171 ft2 miles404 ft
      #4,317#10213416
      Trail Running59 miles171 ft2 miles404 ft
      #4,336#102134186
      Dirtbike/Moto111 miles138 ft3 miles282 ft
      15
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