Mountain Bike

13.9 miles

Distance

1,846 ft

Climb

-1,825 ft

Descent

2,654 ft

High Point

Nice pedal loop from Arrowtown. Can also be started on Coronet Peak station rd where Hot Rod ends but Arrowtown has good pubs
Starts with a cruisy spin on Malaghans RD (soon to be replaced by trail in 2021/22) then a steady climb up Dan o Connell track to the water race and then most of your climbing is done. Easy Undulating pedal accross the water race track with great views and then a nice descent down Bush Creek back to Arrowtown.

Allow 1-2 hours

Avoid in Winter as it gets really sloppy and slow going and the trail will get damaged.

Detailed Description

Bush Creek XC Loop is a 14 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Arrowtown. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,846 ft with a max elevation of 2,654 ft then descends -1,825 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Coronet Face Water Race				3 miles
	Bush Creek				3 miles

Details

Riding area

Arrowtown
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

8

More Stats for Bush Creek XC Loop mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 35 min
Altitude min

1,354 ft
Altitude start

1,354 ft
Altitude end

1,375 ft
Grade max

-47.3%
Grade min

64.1%
Distance climb

7 miles
Distance down

6 miles
Distance flat

4,213 ft

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Bush Creek	Jan 19, 2025 @ 11:43pm 2 hours		Whole trail has been weed sprayed Work has been done to one of the switch back to make it easier to climb up
	Coronet Face Water Race	Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:49pm Dec 8, 2024		Slips are repaired and re-route over slip creek is complete - Dirt Design Trails are still on site repairing culverts, but trail is open. Cheers, Queenstown Trails