6.8 miles
Distance
346 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
00:34:46
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Ashburton MTB Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding Area
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Pump Track, Rock Garden, Skinny, Teeter Totter
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Year Opened2010
The MTB Loop is a 11.5km purpose built mountain bike loop on the north side of the Ashburton River. It is used as a race track by the local club and also hosts a 6 hour race annually.
Access Info
The best place to start the loop is at the Skills Park off Dobson Street West. There is signage to guide you along the one-way loop and tell you which section you are riding. You can also enter the track from the ends of Melrose Road, Chalmers Ave and Trevor's Road.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB 2 Rating: Obstacles exist. You may or may not be able to ride this solo. Support rider recommended.
Some bridges are about 700mm wide
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Ashburton MTB Loop mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change4 ft
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Altitude min300 ft
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Altitude max380 ft
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Altitude start325 ft
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Altitude end328 ft
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Grade max-11.3%
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Grade min17%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Avg time00:34:46
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Avg reverse time00:45:36
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 31 rides
- Last: Jan 22, 2025
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Concrete Steps
Other - Donation Box
- Drinking Fountain
- Drinking Fountain
- Drop Drop
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- Mike's Drop Drop
- Neds Knee Bridge
- Rock Garden Rock Garden
- Rock Garden Rock Garden
- Rock Garden Rock Garden
- Skills Park Parking
- Trick Jumps Gap Jump
- Wooden Drop Drop
- Wooden Features Skinny
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Aug 22, 2021 , Ashburton
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