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SaveSt Arnaud trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and rocky. Scenery includes lakes, ridgelines and views. Common trail features include bridges, rock gardens and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts and restrooms. Popular destinations include Teetotal and Beebys Knob.
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AKA: Nelson Lakes
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- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Gravel Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 29, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 52
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 105 miles
- Total Descent
- 20,377 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,203 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,775 ft
- Reports
- 170
- Photos
- 212
- Completed Counter
- 3,265
Sub Regions
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Beebys Knob
- 1
- 4
- 3
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Teetotal
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 1
Popular St Arnaud Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 67 ft • 222 •
is an intermediate grade track, but quite a technical one as it twists and turns down through the beech forest from 850m to 600m.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 44 ft • 188 •
Advanced Trail to enjoy after the big climb up Kaka, Awesome forest with rocks and roots
• 90 ★ 2.5 • 1 mile • 316 ft • 128 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 316 ft green climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,992 ft • 105 •
Uphill access to . Mixture of farm 4WD track and machine groomed switchbacks. Track starts on 4WD road but often detours left and right of the road to make the gradient of the climb much nicer.
• 70 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 211 ft • 96 •
Tight twisty trail through stunted beech forest then very steep rooty 160 metre descent through mature red beech forest to a saddle. Short climb to another saddle then turn left at a marker post and sidle along a ridge 600 metres before...
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3,160 ft • 40 ft • 90 •
Climbing and/or down hill trail trail which replaces old steep Big Bush exit. Easy switch backs connect top of to the forestry road below.
St Arnaud Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 3,431 ft • 0 •
Overview The singletrack is a natural surface through sub-alpine native bush with many technical...
• 6 miles • 1,516 ft • 2 •
• 14 miles • 2,751 ft • 4 •
• 9 miles • 1,360 ft • 3 •
• 3 miles • 235 ft • 0 •
Photos of St Arnaud Mountain Bike
Videos of St Arnaud Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Rotoiti Link | Aug 29, 2026 @ 12:46pm (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 28, 2026 | Ideal | stevecopley WGTV | ||
| Flying Moa | Aug 29, 2026 @ 12:46pm (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | stevecopley WGTV | ||
| Kaka (Up) | Aug 29, 2026 @ 12:46pm (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | stevecopley WGTV | ||
| Unhinged | May 29, 2026 @ 11:29am (Pacific/Auckland) May 28, 2026 | Ideal | jamgol | ||
| Missing Doc Link Track | May 29, 2026 @ 11:29am (Pacific/Auckland) May 28, 2026 | Dry | jamgol | ||
| Duck Down Track | Feb 12, 2026 @ 6:54am (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 11, 2026 | Ideal | Kmccarlie | ||
| Maitland Ridge | Jan 8, 2026 @ 2:30pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 7, 2026 | Ideal | drgmk | ||
| Wots Up DoC | Jan 7, 2026 @ 7:19pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jan 6, 2026 | Dry | drgmk | ||
| Louis Creek Track | Dec 28, 2025 @ 9:47pm (Pacific/Auckland) Dec 28, 2025 | Wet | deanhayton | ||
| Village Link | May 31, 2025 @ 10:23am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | jamgol |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| stevecopley | add | report | activity #102644765 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:18pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| stevecopley | add | report | activity #102560969 and 2 more | Aug 28, 2026 @ 9:36pm Aug 28, 2026 |
| Pharmerbell | add | report | activity #101963069 | Aug 20, 2026 @ 9:16pm Aug 20, 2026 |
| downsouthride | add | report | activity #101188680 and 1 more | Aug 10, 2026 @ 12:49pm Aug 10, 2026 |
| 0LJG7m | wishlist | trail | activity #100027089 and 1 more | Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:40pm Jul 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Good fun all round , great for ending your day... | Jun 2, 2026 @ 1:51am Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Tried it after a couple of days of rain , made... | Jun 2, 2026 @ 1:50am Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great upclimb , well made and maintained. Bird... | Jun 2, 2026 @ 1:46am Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Good little warm up loop before you head on to... | Jun 2, 2026 @ 1:45am Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Love unhinged! I cut a fallen log off it a... | Jan 12, 2026 @ 2:13am Jan 12, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k43 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge8 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k41 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge10 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 27 | 54 miles | 15,479 ft | 27 miles | 2,782 ft | #2,758 | #43 | 212 | 169 | 2 | 1,408 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 16 miles | 6,194 ft | 8 miles | 2,746 ft | #3,582 | #55 | 111 | 201 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 39 miles | 5,791 ft | 17 miles | 1,683 ft | #1,379 | #32 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 12 miles | 2,313 ft | 7 miles | 1,214 ft | #1,782 | #37 | 7 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 11 miles | 1,430 ft | 4 miles | 2,595 ft | #1,121 | #27 | 13 | ||||
| Hike | 52 | 105 miles | 20,377 ft | 42 miles | 5,203 ft | #1,805 | #32 | 170 | 2 | 1,234 | ||
| Trail Running | 52 | 105 miles | 20,377 ft | 42 miles | 5,203 ft | #1,540 | #26 | 170 | 2 | 253 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 6 miles | 1,667 ft | 2 miles | 1,683 ft | 25 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 6 miles | 1,667 ft | 2 miles | 1,683 ft | 25 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in St Arnaud?
St Arnaud 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 St Arnaud?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in St Arnaud are:
- Unhinged (4.3/5)
- Kaka (Up) (4.2/5)
- Rotoiti Link (4.2/5)
- Duck Down Track (4.2/5)
- Maitland Ridge (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in St Arnaud?
There are 7 parking locations listed in St Arnaud. The most popular parking spots are:
- Teetotal Carpark
- Kerr Bay Campsite Carpark
- Peninsula Nature Walk Carpark
- West Bay Campsite Carpark
- Red Hills Car Park
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What is the longest trail in St Arnaud?
The longest trail in St Arnaud is Maitland Ridge at 4.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in St Arnaud?
The best hiking trails in St Arnaud are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in St Arnaud?
St Arnaud has a total of 51 trails. Of those, 26 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in St Arnaud to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in St Arnaud?
The trail with the most elevation gain in St Arnaud is Wots Up DoC with 1,992 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in St Arnaud?
The trail with the most elevation descent in St Arnaud is Unhinged with 2,440 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in St Arnaud?
St Arnaud supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in St Arnaud?
The steepest mountain biking trail in St Arnaud is Wots Up DoC with an average grade of 9.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in St Arnaud?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in St Arnaud. 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 St Arnaud?
The overall region status for St Arnaud is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 25 trails:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in St Arnaud?
Yes, St Arnaud supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in St Arnaud 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 St Arnaud?
The most popular mountain biking routes in St Arnaud are: View all mountain biking routes in St Arnaud.
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What is the highest summit in St Arnaud?
The highest summit in St Arnaud is Mount Hopeless at 7,260 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in St Arnaud?
The most popular Strava segments in St Arnaud are:
- Flying Moa to Sidewinder Proper (683 athletes)
- St Arnard Link Stage 1 (501 athletes)
- Red hils 4wd descent (500 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in St Arnaud?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in St Arnaud. View all adaptive trails in St Arnaud for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in St Arnaud?
The most popular mountain biking trails in St Arnaud are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in St Arnaud?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in St Arnaud are:
- Missing DoC (5/5)
- Rotoiti Link (4.7/5)
- Village Link (2.5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Lake Rotoiti Viewpoint
- Teetotal Campgroud (DoC) Camping
- Bird Sounds Board Other
- Angelus Hut Cabin
- Angelus Peak Summit
- Sunset Saddle Viewpoint
- Flagtop Summit
- Lees Creek Hut Cabin
- [playground] West Bay Campsite Carpark Playground Other
- West Bay Campsite Camping
- Mount Hopeless (7,260 ft)
- Pinnacle (6,841 ft)
- Maniniaro / Angelus Peak (6,765 ft)
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