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SaveNapier trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy, rooty and exposed. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and lakes. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include Pan Pac MTB Park and Waipatiki.
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- Mountain Bike
104 trails
- E-Bike
103 trails
- Gravel Bike
64 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
24 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
- 32
- 1
- 15
- 23
- 14
- 12
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Sep 26, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 108
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 104
- Trails E-Bike
- 103
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 64
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 24
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 74 miles
- Total Descent
- 20,011 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,108 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,112 ft
- Reports
- 717
- Photos
- 87
- Completed Counter
- 16,678
Sub Regions
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Pan Pac MTB Park
- 15
- 22
- 14
- 12
- 7
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Waipatiki
- 1
Popular Napier Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 1,214 ft • 13 ft • 187 •
A slightly descending old school rooty single trail between minefield and powerline.
• 80 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 135 ft • 169 •
A digger built descending technical trail with lots of jumps, hips and chutes, all are rollable, trail is fast, the trail is narrow in places and there are a lot of large drop offs on the edge of the trail, the bottom section is rooty...
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 14 ft • 138 •
A digger built descending technical trail with lots of jumps, hips and chutes, all are rollable, trail is fast, the trail is narrow in places and there are a lot of large drop offs on the edge of the trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 659 ft • 117 •
A digger built, XC climbing trail benched all the way and be approx. 2 metres wide weaving its way up the hill between the carpark and magog road, lots of switchbacks, bottom part of the west bottom to top trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,834 ft • 130 ft • 94 •
A digger built, XC climbing trail benched all the way and be approx. 2 metres wide weaving its way up the hill between magog and maxxis roads middle part of the west bottom to top trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,986 ft • 3 ft • 93 •
A digger built, predominately descending, flow trail. The trail follows the contour of the old trig trail towards the old dozer trail and then turns back onto the old maxxis line heading towards the old start to swoosh and upper magog...
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 3,186 ft • 53 ft • 91 •
A digger built, predominately descending, easy flow trail. The trail utilizing the basin that the the old dozer trail passed through and then turns crosses magog road at the eskview road intersection making the most of the old swoosh...
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 2,510 ft • 181 ft • 87 •
A digger built, XC climbing trail, It is benched all the way and be approx. 2 metres it is wide weaving its way up the hill with lots of switchbacks between maxxis and ridgeline roads, top part of the west bottom to top trail, coming...
Napier Mountain Bike Routes
10 miles • 1,375 ft • 22 • Loop •
Loop route around the extremes of the Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park.
3 miles • 213 ft • 9 • Loop •
A entry level intermediate loop in the Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park.
6 miles • 939 ft • 17 • Loop •
Intermediate loop in the Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park with a reasonable climb at the start.
★ 5.0 • 23 miles • 631 ft • 0 • Loop •
Part of the Hawke's Bay Cycle Trail Water Ride, the Marine Parade Loop is a fun little spin past some of...
• 2 miles • 376 ft • 3 •
• 9 miles • 931 ft • 18 •
Photos of Napier Mountain Bike
Videos of Napier Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Mervs | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Variable | gmccrory | ||
| Piglet | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Ideal | gmccrory | ||
| Eeyore | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Dry | gmccrory | ||
| Way Home | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Unknown | gmccrory | ||
| Scooby Doo | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Ideal | gmccrory | ||
| Twoman | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Ideal | gmccrory | ||
| Pooh | Sep 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Wet | gmccrory | ||
| Klingon – Middle | Aug 11, 2026 @ 6:59pm (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 10, 2026 | Wet | rouseabout27 | ||
| Klingon – Upper | Aug 11, 2026 @ 6:57pm (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 10, 2026 | Variable | rouseabout27 | ||
| Beam Me Up | Aug 11, 2026 @ 6:56pm (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 10, 2026 | Variable | rouseabout27 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| porkiemcpieface | ridden | trail | activity #107271639 and 1 more | Nov 5, 2026 @ 6:53pm 12 hours |
| gmccrory | add | report | activity #104686256 and 6 more | Sep 27, 2026 @ 1:07am Sep 27, 2026 |
| SUPPP685 | vote | trail | activity #104680717 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 8:49pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| SUPPP685 | difficultyvote | trail | activity #104680709 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 8:48pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| hyllas | wishlist | region | activity #104525517 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 5:35pm Sep 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This definitely rides like a G5, gaps are... | Jan 25, 2026 @ 5:25pm Jan 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hh h ho | Jan 13, 2026 @ 10:56pm Jan 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Pp eg | Jan 13, 2026 @ 10:55pm Jan 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | The first 50m are promising, then the trail... | Dec 24, 2025 @ 9:42pm Dec 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | This track doesnt flow well at all. There has... | Sep 29, 2025 @ 1:52pm Sep 29, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails150 awarded -
10 Blue Trails127 awarded -
10 Black Trails40 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k33 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge61 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge6 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Taradale Pump Track & Dirt Jumps | skill park | Napier | |
| Marine Parade Pump Track | skill park | Napier |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 104 | 64 miles | 18,284 ft | 31 miles | 909 ft | #807 | #21 | 81 | 717 | 4 | 14,219 | |
| E-Bike | 103 | 60 miles | 16,660 ft | 29 miles | 909 ft | #443 | #17 | 5 | 594 | 4 | 2,260 | |
| Gravel Bike | 64 | 42 miles | 5,469 ft | 15 miles | 922 ft | #932 | #25 | 81 | 4 | 503 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 6 miles | 23 ft | 2 miles | 75 ft | #1,661 | #35 | 9 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 24 | 29 miles | 5,318 ft | 12 miles | 2,106 ft | #3,940 | #54 | 1 | 566 | 311 | ||
| Trail Running | 22 | 28 miles | 4,695 ft | 11 miles | 2,106 ft | #3,470 | #46 | 578 | 1 | 175 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Napier?
Napier has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Napier?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Napier are:
- Cannonball Lector (4.4/5)
- Rimrock – Upper (4.2/5)
- Rimrock – Lower (4.2/5)
- Wahoo (4.2/5)
- Scooby Doo (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Napier?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Napier. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Napier?
The longest trail in Napier is Hawkes Bay Trails - Napier to Awatoto at 6.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Napier?
The best hiking trails in Napier are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Napier?
Napier has a total of 108 trails. Of those, 104 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Napier to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Napier?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Napier is Waipatiki Trail with 1,626 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Napier?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Napier is Waipatiki Trail with 1,623 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Napier?
Napier supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Napier?
The following bike services are available in Napier:
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Napier?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Napier is Eskview with an average grade of 17.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Napier?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Napier. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Napier?
The overall region status for Napier is Clear / Green. Out of 68 trails:
- Clear / Green: 55
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Napier?
Yes, Napier supports e-bike riding. There are 102 trails in Napier 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 mountain biking routes in Napier?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Napier are: View all mountain biking routes in Napier.
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What is the highest summit in Napier?
The highest summit in Napier is Kohinga (Bonny Mary) at 3,268 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Napier?
The most popular Strava segments in Napier are:
- HBMTB Nuclear Blast down (757 athletes)
- Cannonball top section to road (291 athletes)
- Cannonball Lecter Oct 2015 (285 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Napier?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Napier. View all technical trail features in Napier.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Napier?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Napier. View all adaptive trails in Napier for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Napier?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Napier directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Napier?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Napier are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Napier?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Napier are:
- Beam Me Up (4.7/5)
- Scooby Doo (4.7/5)
- T-Bar (5/5)
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