This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
more stats
1,696 ft
Distance
-120 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
758 ft
Altitude min
878 ft
Altitude max
878 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-38.2%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
1,378 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Victoria Park
    Christchurch
  • AKA
    Rad To The Power Of Sick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40285 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge

Fast, flowy with compulsory gaps

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 115 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 331 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
update trails status or condition

Radˢᶦᶜᵏ -... Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jun 1, 2026 @ 1:33pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 31, 2026
Nov 13, 2024 @ 12:32pm
Nov 13, 2024
 Lower RadSick will be closed until maintenance in Winter 2025. Signage will be installed however no barriers will be up. Trail is deemed to be in...
Oct 19, 2024 @ 11:37am
Oct 19, 2024
 Broken Jumps, wood and heaps of pines on the track. Doesn't seem to flow well and shortcuts have been made.
Jan 3, 2023 @ 1:27pm
Jan 3, 2023
 Tree down not far from connector. Blind.
Jul 6, 2022 @ 1:17am
Jul 6, 2022
more »
Status:
on Jun 1, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.06 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (3,305)
close
      Directions to rad-------lower trailhead (-43.595690, 172.646880)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      182 more »
      mtb
      1,245 |
      Apr 8, 2011 @ 9:46pm
      Apr 8, 2011
      mtb
      155 |
      Oct 19, 2024 @ 12:05pm
      Oct 19, 2024
      mtb
      53 |
      Oct 19, 2024 @ 12:05pm
      Oct 19, 2024
      mtb
      32 |
      Oct 19, 2024 @ 12:05pm
      Oct 19, 2024

      Videos

      2 more »
      youtuber Radˢᶦᶜᵏ mountain bike trail Victoria...
      mtb
      3:11 | 779 | Nov 7, 2018 , Christchurch
      Rad with Cat Bonnet
      mtb
      0:01 | 378 | Mar 29, 2018 , Christchurch

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.1 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 30%
      2 ★ 10%
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Victoria Park

      • By nakinoahTF Pro & contributors
      • #7914 - 8,882 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower located?
      Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower is located in Victoria Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Victoria Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59569, 172.64688.
      ▼ How hard is Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower?
      Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower?
      The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 758 ft to 878 ft.
      ▼ How long is Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower?
      Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower is 1,696 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower. The trail is 1,696 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower?
      Radˢᶦᶜᵏ - Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 2,668 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,305 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.