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SaveTimaru trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Centennial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
51 trails
- E-Bike
18 trails
- Gravel Bike
15 trails
- Adaptive Bike
12 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
45 trails
- Trail Running
45 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 15
- 11
- 16
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jul 24, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 57
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 51
- Trails E-Bike
- 18
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 15
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 12
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 45
- Trails Trail Running
- 45
- Total Distance
- 47 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,741 ft
- Total Vertical
- 369 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 373 ft
- Reports
- 42
- Photos
- 22
- Completed Counter
- 3,186
Sub Regions
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Centennial Park
- 5
- 6
- 15
- 3
- 1
Popular Timaru Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 3,143 ft • 34 ft • 139 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. It features rock face, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 5 ft • 135 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump, rock garden, roller coaster and skinny. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 400 ft • 10 ft • 132 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. It features berm, roller coaster and wallride. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 515 ft • 0 ft • 127 •
Popular advanced difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump and wallride. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 2.0 • 1,453 ft • 2 ft • 125 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft double black diamond climb. It features bridge, rock face, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 60 ft • 123 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 60 ft green climb. It features berm, drop, jump, rock face, rock garden, skinny and wallride. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,680 ft • 12 ft • 111 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 12 ft green climb. It features berm, bridge and skinny. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.3 • 2,556 ft • 75 ft • 106 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 75 ft green climb. It features bridge, jump and skinny. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Timaru Mountain Bike Routes
2 miles • 64 ft • 5 • Loop • Race •
Aoraki Secondary Schools Cross Country Track 2016
• 10 miles • 1,231 ft • 27 •
• 10 miles • 1,227 ft • 22 •
• 9 miles • 1,094 ft • 26 •
Photos of Timaru Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Track: Marine Parade to Ellis Road | Aug 1, 2025 @ 2:08pm Aug 1, 2025 | Ideal | jhkoning | ||
| Caroline Bay Park Walkway | Aug 1, 2025 @ 2:08pm Aug 1, 2025 | Ideal | jhkoning | ||
| Wetlands Track | Mar 11, 2024 @ 8:54pm Mar 11, 2024 | Dry | Recreateme | ||
| Ridgeline | Sep 26, 2022 @ 1:28am Sep 26, 2022 | Dry | Gravelben | ||
| Black Hole | Jun 9, 2021 @ 12:46am Jun 9, 2021 | Dry | Jallington2020 | ||
| The Moguls | May 28, 2021 @ 2:13pm May 28, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | Jallington2020 | ||
| Bankers Track | Apr 20, 2021 @ 6:56pm Apr 20, 2021 | Very Dry | Steiniee | ||
| Flatliner | Apr 20, 2021 @ 6:56pm Apr 20, 2021 | Dry | Steiniee | ||
| Kevs Track | Nov 25, 2020 @ 5:51pm Nov 25, 2020 | Prevalent Mud | GSnailG | ||
| F1 | Feb 16, 2018 @ 2:59pm Feb 16, 2018 | Dry | PaddyGresham |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YogiNZ | ridden | trail | activity #95474318 | May 25, 2026 @ 3:10am May 25, 2026 |
| hayleyesler03 | ridden | trail | activity #89439318 | Feb 23, 2026 @ 4:46pm Feb 23, 2026 |
| MarkpF4mlV | wishlist | region | activity #89203266 | Feb 19, 2026 @ 5:32pm Feb 19, 2026 |
| jwindbla | add | photo | activity #87832581 and 2 more | Jan 25, 2026 @ 8:14pm Jan 25, 2026 |
| bigswanaka | wishlist | region | activity #87263849 | Jan 15, 2026 @ 6:52pm Jan 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Trees down before bridge | Jan 13, 2026 @ 6:53pm Jan 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rough overgrown trail with drops | Jan 11, 2025 @ 8:15pm Jan 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Later section flowy. Lots of roots that are... | Jan 11, 2025 @ 8:14pm Jan 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tight exposed sections but many singletrack... | Jan 11, 2025 @ 8:14pm Jan 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Later section flowy. Lots of roots that are... | Jan 11, 2025 @ 7:55pm Jan 11, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k9 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge19 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k9 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge19 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timaru Freestyle Jump Park | skill park | Timaru |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 51 | 44 miles | 1,640 ft | 19 miles | 253 ft | #2,082 | #37 | 21 | 42 | 1 | 5,878 | |
| E-Bike | 18 | 19 miles | 807 ft | 10 miles | 226 ft | #2,899 | #43 | 1 | 40 | 310 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 15 | 23 miles | 745 ft | 12 miles | 371 ft | #1,394 | #34 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 12 | 21 miles | 650 ft | 11 miles | 253 ft | #1,432 | #30 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 10 miles | 249 ft | 8 miles | 220 ft | #1,062 | #24 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 45 | 42 miles | 1,273 ft | 18 miles | 371 ft | #1,082 | #20 | 35 | 50 | |||
| Trail Running | 45 | 42 miles | 1,273 ft | 18 miles | 371 ft | #3,076 | #40 | 35 | 209 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Timaru?
Timaru 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 Timaru?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Timaru are:
- Bottom Track (4.2/5)
- Dashing Rocks Walk (4.1/5)
- Patiti Point Walkway (4.1/5)
- Sidewinder (4.1/5)
- The Summit (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Timaru?
Check the Timaru trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Timaru?
The longest trail in Timaru is Central South Trail - Washdyke to Pleasant Point at 8.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Timaru?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Timaru?
The best trail running trails in Timaru are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Timaru?
Timaru has a total of 57 trails. Of those, 51 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Timaru to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Timaru?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Timaru is Opihi Walkway with 222 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Timaru?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Timaru is Central South Trail - Washdyke to Pleasant Point with 219 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Timaru?
Timaru 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 Timaru?
The following bike services are available in Timaru:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Timaru?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Timaru is Boulder Dash with an average grade of 12.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Timaru?
The overall region status for Timaru is Clear / Green. Out of 19 trails:
- Clear / Green: 17
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Timaru?
Yes, Timaru supports e-bike riding. There are 17 trails in Timaru 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 Timaru?
The most popular Strava segments in Timaru are:
- top fence rocks and roots (1,400 athletes)
- BMX to Connor (1,333 athletes)
- bottom track blast (1,323 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Timaru?
Yes, there are 12 accessible/adaptive trails in Timaru. View all adaptive trails in Timaru for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Timaru?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Timaru directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Timaru?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Timaru are:
- Double Down
- Caroline Bay Park Walkway
- Boulderdash
- Dashing Rocks Walk
- Central South Trail - Washdyke to Pleasant Point
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Timaru?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Timaru are:
- Caroline Bay Park Walkway (4/5)
- Dashing Rocks Walk (5/5)
- Central South Trail - Washdyke to Pleasant Point (3/5)
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