3.3 miles
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWaimakariri River Regional Park
Christchurch -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Fat, CX, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 35 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.
Stopbank track connecting Kaiapoi to the Waimakariri River Regional Park and Kaiapoi Island
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 - Stopbank Route East mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-3 ft
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Altitude min7 ft
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Altitude max10 ft
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Altitude start10 ft
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Altitude end7 ft
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Grade-0.019%
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Grade max-0.89%
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Distance down369 ft
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Distance flat1,392 ft
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Avg time00:17:51
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Avg reverse time00:20:52
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- Last: Jun 15, 2025
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