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SaveTekapo trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes views. Popular destinations include Lake Tekapo Regional Park.
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- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
8 trails
- Trail Running
8 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Mar 28, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 8
- Trails Trail Running
- 8
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,809 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,678 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,012 ft
- Reports
- 20
- Photos
- 83
- Completed Counter
- 596
Sub Regions
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Lake Tekapo Regional Park
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Popular Tekapo Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 4 miles • 335 ft • 130 •
Cool little XC Loop around Tekapo Forest
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 8 miles • 75 ft • 113 •
Scenic Rocky Singletrack from Roundhill Skifield to Lillybank Road. Primarily downhill- fun track.
• 35 ★ 3.4 • 5 miles • 165 ft • 22 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 46 minutes to complete this trail.
• 20 ★ 0.0 • 2,073 ft • 104 ft • 15 •
A couple of steepish switchbacks leading up to the bench seat and lookout point. works in both directions.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 35 ft • 13 • • hike
Popular white difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 42 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 581 ft • 3 • • hike
The steep climb to Camp Stream Hut is part of Te Araroa Trail and is popular with people walking the trail over summer and with ski tourers over winter.
Tekapo Mountain Bike Routes
42 miles • 1,453 ft • 0 •
The ride from Tekapo to Lake Pukaki via the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a scenic and enjoyable experience,...
Photos of Tekapo Mountain Bike
Videos of Tekapo Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Trail | Mar 18, 2025 @ 5:42pm Mar 18, 2025 | Ideal | SendItEveryday | ||
| Lookout track | Feb 14, 2023 @ 7:50am Feb 14, 2023 | Very Dry | mtbmarty54 | ||
| Tekapo XC Loop | Nov 6, 2022 @ 11:23am Nov 6, 2022 | Ideal | P64dl | ||
| Lagoon Loop | May 29, 2022 @ 1:52pm May 29, 2022 | Unknown | BeSpokeNZ |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| le2 | wishlist | trail | activity #105638266 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 3:33pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| Abbigale | ridden | trail | activity #102190850 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 3:06pm Aug 23, 2026 |
| tjar21 | wishlist | trail | activity #101828908 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 2:20am Aug 19, 2026 |
| jamesreidrides | ridden | trail | activity #101501947 | Aug 14, 2026 @ 9:30pm Aug 14, 2026 |
| Warren551Qzy | wishlist | trail | activity #101152264 | Aug 10, 2026 @ 12:47am Aug 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Spectacular scenery is the biggest hazard on... | Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:07pm Feb 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | Best to ride up Roundhill Ski field access... | Dec 31, 2024 @ 7:13pm Dec 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | There are quite a few trails here, the XC loop... | Dec 22, 2024 @ 2:35pm Dec 22, 2024 | ||
| trail | Parts of this track are currently being logged... | Jul 8, 2023 @ 12:49am Jul 8, 2023 | ||
| trail | Stunning ride. The climb is a grovel in the... | Jan 2, 2023 @ 7:52pm Jan 2, 2023 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Lake Tekapo Skills area | skill park | Tekapo |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 23 miles | 2,687 ft | 12 miles | 1,680 ft | #3,437 | #58 | 75 | 20 | 1 | 1,217 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 7 miles | 190 ft | 3 miles | 184 ft | 4 | 12 | 1 | 157 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 12 miles | 1,883 ft | 8 miles | 1,608 ft | #778 | #17 | 16 | ||||
| Hike | 8 | 28 miles | 3,809 ft | 14 miles | 1,680 ft | #3,532 | #49 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 411 | |
| Trail Running | 8 | 28 miles | 3,809 ft | 14 miles | 1,680 ft | #3,052 | #39 | 20 | 1 | 166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Tekapo?
Tekapo has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Tekapo?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Tekapo are:
- Lake Tekapo Coastal Walkway (4/5)
- Richmond Trail (3.8/5)
- Lagoon Loop (3.8/5)
- Tekapo XC Loop (3.7/5)
- Camp Stream Hut Track (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Tekapo?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Tekapo. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Tekapo?
The longest trail in Tekapo is Richmond Trail at 8.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Tekapo?
The best hiking trails in Tekapo are:
- Tekapo Mt John Walkway
- Tekapo Mt John Observatory Walkway
- Camp Stream Hut Track
- Lagoon Loop
- Lake Tekapo Coastal Walkway
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Tekapo?
The best trail running trails in Tekapo are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Tekapo?
Tekapo has a total of 8 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Tekapo to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Tekapo?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Tekapo is Camp Stream Hut Track with 581 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Tekapo?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Tekapo is Richmond Trail with 1,537 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Tekapo?
Tekapo supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Tekapo?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Tekapo is Lookout track with an average grade of 0.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Tekapo?
The overall region status for Tekapo is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Tekapo?
There are 2 trails in Tekapo 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 Tekapo?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Tekapo are: View all mountain biking routes in Tekapo.
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What is the highest summit in Tekapo?
The highest summit in Tekapo is Mount Sibbald at 9,045 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Tekapo?
The most popular Strava segments in Tekapo are:
- Lake Front Track - E to W (1,189 athletes)
- Time to head up 2 (1,065 athletes)
- Tekapo rocky extra (586 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Tekapo?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Tekapo are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Tekapo?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Tekapo are:
- Tekapo XC Loop (3.4/5)
- Lake Tekapo Coastal Walkway (4/5)
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