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6.8 miles
Distance
333 ft
Climb
-329 ft
Descent
00:32:36
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
300 ft
Altitude min
380 ft
Altitude max
325 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:32:36
Avg time

Ashburton MTB Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashburton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #46051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49706 in E-Biking
    • #6360 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2000 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3488 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,027 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,246 in E-Biking
    • #115 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #74 in Adaptive Biking
    • #170 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Pump Track, Rock Garden, Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2010

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 Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Some bridges are about 700mm wide

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 61 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Ashburton MTB Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 10:55am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 21, 2026
 Trails running so good. Lots of grip and only a couple of spots that are a bit greasy. East end has short detour due to the new river bridge project.
Dec 20, 2025 @ 2:15pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 19, 2025
 Riding so nice, little bit of rain today will help as well.
Feb 8, 2024 @ 12:20am
Feb 8, 2024
 Great to see Mountain Bike Ashburton maintaining the trails with surfacing
Feb 8, 2024 @ 12:17am
Feb 8, 2024
Jul 28, 2021 @ 1:53am
Jul 28, 2021
Big gaping holes .slowly being fixed Will be great to see running again Still covered in silt and mud in places
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on Jul 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      nathankershaw
      I second see ccrawford11; this track absolutely makes the most of what they've got. I don't think I have seen so many berms on a relatively flat track ever in my life! Would be the great ride for kids.
      ccrawford11 ccrawford11
      This trail is great for the terrain they have. We had a blast coming from dunedin to christchurch for a breather. Stop at the skills park lots of fun things there. Also scope out some of the sneaky doubles, They are everywhere. The builders did very well with what they have.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ashburton MTB Loop located?
      Ashburton MTB Loop is located in Ashburton, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashburton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.90563, 171.73886.
      ▼ How hard is Ashburton MTB Loop?
      Ashburton MTB Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ashburton MTB Loop?
      Ashburton MTB Loop has 333 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 329 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 300 ft to 380 ft.
      ▼ Is Ashburton MTB Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ashburton MTB Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ashburton MTB Loop?
      Ashburton MTB Loop is 6.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ashburton MTB Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ashburton MTB Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ashburton MTB Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ashburton MTB Loop are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • November (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ashburton MTB Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ashburton MTB Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ashburton MTB Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Ashburton MTB Loop. The trail is 6.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ashburton MTB Loop?
      Ashburton MTB Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,260 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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