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1.3 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:13:43
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
210 ft
Altitude min
230 ft
Altitude max
230 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
2,260 ft
Distance climb
2,333 ft
Distance down
2,477 ft
Distance flat
00:13:43
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River loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    McLeans Forest
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #112072 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Adds an extra 2km's with this little detour out towards the river from the Main Loop track.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 31 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 81 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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May 30, 2026 @ 12:15pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 29, 2026
 Dry track and compact, with nonbuild up of dust. Perfect riding conditions for children or less experienced riders.
Sep 25, 2025 @ 9:03am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 24, 2025
 Perfect conditions for the past 3 days including today
Aug 9, 2025 @ 7:04pm
Aug 9, 2025
 Muddy after the recent rains
May 10, 2024 @ 8:18pm
May 10, 2024
Jan 14, 2020 @ 10:35pm
Jan 14, 2020
 Getting a little overgrow, probably due to lack of use.
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on May 30, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About River loop

        ▼ Where is River loop located?
        River loop is located in McLeans Forest, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the McLeans Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.45443, 172.44261.
        ▼ How hard is River loop?
        River loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for River loop?
        River loop has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 210 ft to 230 ft.
        ▼ How long is River loop?
        River loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on River loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on River loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River loop are:
        • April (9 activities)
        • March (7 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access River loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to River loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride River loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride River loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is River loop?
        River loop is a very popular trail. There have been 245 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 224 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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