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1.6 miles
Distance
-187 ft
Descent
00:17:31
Avg time
-187 ft
Altitude change
211 ft
Altitude min
398 ft
Altitude max
398 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:17:31
Avg time

Hapuku Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kaikoura
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97214 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31999 in E-Biking
    • #372329 in Trail Running
    • #364692 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,205 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #740 in E-Biking
    • #4,294 in Trail Running
    • #3,870 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DOC

The Hapuku Trail follows the Hapuku River down to the Hapuku High bridge, link up with lovers lane under the highway bridge. Can be ridden both ways, part of the Kaikoura Trail Route.

Access Info

Off the end Granges road, follow it towards the Hapuku river, starts beside two large irrigation ponds.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 36 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 29 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Hapuku Trail Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:48am (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 14, 2026
 reporter trail open from Hapuku SH1 bridge, hike a bike under the bridge still, no ridable option yet. upper Hapuku trail ridable with with fresh sections...
Jul 15, 2026 @ 5:16pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 14, 2026
 reporter Region flooding has taken out some of the trail, club is working reinstating it
Mar 4, 2026 @ 10:28am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 3, 2026
 Great fun to ride, the best part of the loop
Oct 25, 2025 @ 8:18am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2025
 reporter still clearing trail after this week's weather event
Apr 12, 2025 @ 12:56pm
Apr 12, 2025
awesome track
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on Aug 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hapuku Trail located?
      Hapuku Trail is located in Kaikoura, New Zealand. It is part of the Kaikoura trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.30759, 173.69312.
      ▼ How hard is Hapuku Trail?
      Hapuku Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hapuku Trail?
      The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 211 ft to 398 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hapuku Trail?
      Hapuku Trail is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hapuku Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hapuku Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hapuku Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Hapuku Trail. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hapuku Trail?
      Hapuku Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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