1.5 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:06:31
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWaimakariri River Regional Park
Christchurch -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingEasy
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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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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Land OwnerEnvironment 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 running along the bank of the Waimakariri River east of the State Highway 1 bridge.
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.
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More Stats for Kaiapoi Island Trail - River Route East mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change3 ft
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Altitude min7 ft
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Altitude max10 ft
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Altitude start7 ft
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Altitude end10 ft
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Grade0.042%
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Grade min3.474%
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Distance climb94 ft
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Distance flat4,351 ft
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Avg time00:06:31
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Avg reverse time00:10:23
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6 Months
- 1 rides
- 47 miles avg distance
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- 14 rides
- Last: May 25, 2025
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