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      The OG downhill trails of Christchurch. On the southern face, a maze of expert technical chutes and drops crisscross down to the bottom, while the western flank sports classic intermediate trails like Gum Trees and Sesame Street.

      Trail difficulties are well signposted, however, the trails can be confusing to the first-timer.

      Vic Park can be shuttled or accessed from the Christchurch Adventure Park chairlift via Summit Connection and a small uphill on Summit Road.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Vic, Vic Park
      Land Status: City Managed
      Sign of the Kiwi parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Parking or shuttling drop-off at the top of the hill off Summit Rd - or parking at various points off Victoria Park Rd
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      Region Details
      • 18
      • 7
      • 20
      • 9
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      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 13, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #99
      State Ranking
      #4
      Trails (view details)
      87
      Trails Mountain Bike
      75
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      40
      Trails Trail Running
      41
      Total Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent
      9,847 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,226 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,298 ft
      Reports
      2,737
      Photos
      1,517
      Ridden Counter
      51,392

      Photos of Victoria Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Fenceline
      245 |
      Oct 22, 2017 @ 6:39pm
      Oct 22, 2017
      trail: Sesame Street
      394 |
      Oct 7, 2013 @ 12:24pm
      Oct 7, 2013
      trail: Sesame Street
      478 |
      Dec 12, 2012 @ 12:48am
      Dec 12, 2012
      trail: Shazza's
      1,263 |
      Sep 29, 2012 @ 4:37am
      Sep 29, 2012
      trail: Raceline
      2,072 |
      Mar 2, 2012 @ 10:51am
      Mar 2, 2012
      | 9 comments
      trail: Raceline
      195 |
      Sep 28, 2010 @ 12:54am
      Sep 28, 2010
      | 2 comments
      trail: Shazza's
      263 |
      Apr 15, 2010 @ 2:01am
      Apr 15, 2010
      | 2 comments
      334 |
      May 10, 2008 @ 1:46am
      May 10, 2008

      Videos of Victoria Park Mountain Bike

      brake free
      trail: Brake Free
      | Jul 26, 2022
      Autumn Chch Trip  quick1
      trail: Pedal Fine
      76 | Apr 26, 2022
      lllloamer!!!
      trail: Brent's
      62 | Sep 7, 2021
      Pedal Fine ( RAW )
      trail: Pedal Fine
      69 | Aug 23, 2021
      PoNOS TIME!
      trail: Pono's
      70 | Aug 22, 2021
      Ending the week with a bang
      trail: Pono's
      227 | Jan 15, 2021
      TILTED ROAD GAP ON HARDTAIL
      | Dec 26, 2020
      Bayley Smith shreds Vic Park Christchurch
      202 | Nov 19, 2020

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      Apr 13, 2025 @ 3:01am
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      Apr 4, 2025 @ 11:19am
      Apr 4, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      Makk-daddytrailRome - LowerMassive tree down across the track about 2/3...
      Mar 29, 2025 @ 6:21pm
      Mar 29, 2025
      Makk-daddytrailRome - LowerLarge tree down across the track about 2/3 of...
      Mar 29, 2025 @ 6:21pm
      Mar 29, 2025
      rattyboytrailShazza'sGrade 3 trail with an unsigned unrollable...
      Sep 3, 2024 @ 9:49pm
      Sep 3, 2024
      AsherRichardsCHCHreportBrake FreePlease avoid in wet conditions.
      Aug 16, 2024 @ 7:37pm
      Aug 16, 2024
      bryanmmchreportBrake FreeYeow. Cheers! So good :) Thanks!
      May 4, 2024 @ 10:28pm
      May 4, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Christchurch Adventure Park 7 15 10 91.1 km
      Port Hills West 5 4 22 km
      Crocodile XC MTB Park 9 12 23 km
      Living Springs 2 63.7 km
      Old School Reserve MTB Area 14 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike7413 miles8,829 ft10 miles1,227 ft
      #99#41,5172,7451432,273
      E-Bike31,906 ft236 ft1,575 ft607 ft
      2,39322,342
      Hike4010 miles3,061 ft5 miles1,224 ft
      #547#102,495347
      Trail Running4111 miles3,734 ft6 miles1,224 ft
      #523#112,50312,820
      • By enduro86 & contributors
      • Admins: MBA, rhino333, rhino333, AsherRichardsCHCH, GC
      • #3662 - 42,693 views

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