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4.0 miles
Distance
335 ft
Climb
-346 ft
Descent
00:25:19
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
2,356 ft
Altitude min
2,513 ft
Altitude max
2,369 ft
Altitude start
2,358 ft
Altitude end
-0.052%
Grade
-21.935%
Grade max
30.514%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:25:19
Avg time
Tekapo XC Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
Cool little XC Loop around Tekapo Forest
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
All
- 47 rides
- Last: Oct 24, 2026
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6 Reviews & Comments
NeillkzDF1
There are quite a few trails here, the XC loop is actually called Perimeter Loop. There is also the Family loop and the Lookout loop, the Pump Track and a couple more trails. Not busy at all, really nice mix of open and forest riding. Lots of small pine cones which are like marbles, makes it interesting!
mbnz
Parts of this track are currently being logged so access is limited
Taffy1959
I tried to add some of the other tracks from my ride this week but I just cannot figure out how to do it on the trailforks website. I'll keep trying. Some nice little tracks in here. Try the gnarly climb to the lookout. Short but a nice little grunt.
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