2.1 miles
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:15:27
Avg time

Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waimakariri River Regional Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #86389 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35156 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Environment Canterbury

About 15km from Christchurch, the Kaiapoi Island section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a place for walking, running and cycling.

This is a fun single track in the forest very much like parts of Bottle Lake.

Access Info

The entrance to Kaiapoi Island is next to the Challenge service station at the corner of Wrights Road and Main North Road. You can also access the park from Taylors Road in Clarkville. Or ride along the stop bank starting at Raven Quay Kaiapoi.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Kaiapoi Island Trail - Forest Route mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    20 ft
  • Altitude min
    10 ft
  • Altitude max
    33 ft
  • Altitude start
    10 ft
  • Altitude end
    30 ft
  • Grade
    0.178%
  • Grade max
    -3.54%
  • Grade min
    8.504%
  • Distance climb
    1,057 ft
  • Distance down
    449 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    00:15:27
  • Avg reverse time
    00:32:45
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      Kaiapoi Island... Trail Reports

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      Jul 6, 2021 @ 2:41am
      Jul 6, 2021
      		 Closed after recent flooding - see https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/notices-and-events/
      Sep 14, 2020 @ 9:58pm
      Sep 14, 2020
      		 2-3 trees across track no drama though
      Apr 18, 2020 @ 2:31pm
      Apr 18, 2020
      		 Multi terrain and variable scenery. Great gravel ride.
      Jun 15, 2019 @ 2:40pm
      Jun 15, 2019
      		 A bit damp from the rain but mostly dry
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