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2.9 miles
Distance
1,404 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:52:19
Avg time
1,336 ft
Altitude change
359 ft
Altitude min
1,718 ft
Altitude max
359 ft
Altitude start
1,696 ft
Altitude end
8.8%
Grade
-14.4%
Grade max
66%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,946 ft
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:52:19
Avg time

Mt Horrible Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Haven Mountain Bike Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #113678 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141399 in E-Biking
    • #350818 in Trail Running
    • #338757 in Hiking
    • #5569 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #15764 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,585 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,579 in E-Biking
    • #4,162 in Trail Running
    • #3,590 in Hiking
    • #72 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #410 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2006

A reminder that visits are by appointment only. Unfettered access is a privilege of club membership..We do allow day visits but this MUST be arranged beforehand.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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Mt Horrible Trail Reports

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Jan 21, 2026 @ 10:37am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 20, 2026
 reporter The park is CLOSED whilst we undergo some extensive tree felling, this should take about three months.
Oct 11, 2022 @ 7:01pm
Oct 11, 2022
 reporter Spring is Here - expect rampant grass growth and fresh branches as everyone wants to take over the trail corridor. We are actively working on it...
Aug 25, 2021 @ 2:30pm
Aug 25, 2021
 reporter
Jan 1, 2021 @ 5:06pm
Jan 1, 2021
 reporter This is on private property, you must gain permission to ride it. This is on private property, permission must be gained before you can ride it. A...
Apr 10, 2020 @ 3:07pm
Apr 10, 2020
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on Jan 21, 2026
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Horrible located?
      Mt Horrible is located in Haven Mountain Bike Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Haven Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.71034, 172.656.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Horrible?
      Mt Horrible is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Horrible?
      Mt Horrible has 1,404 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 359 ft to 1,718 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Horrible a point to point trail?
      Mt Horrible is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Mt Horrible?
      Mt Horrible is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Horrible?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mt Horrible. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mt Horrible? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Horrible are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Horrible?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 52 minutes to ride Mt Horrible. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Horrible?
      Mt Horrible is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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