more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-465 ft
Descent
00:17:05
Avg time
-454 ft
Altitude change
99 ft
Altitude min
553 ft
Altitude max
553 ft
Altitude start
98 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance climb
5,157 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:17:05
Avg time

Tunnels Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Spur Forest
    Hokitika
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148228 in Trail Running
    • #222607 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,545 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,455 in Trail Running
    • #2,825 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Other
  • Land Owner
    Ngai Tahu

Grade 3 classic, with a steep rocky Grade 4 section ('the Hillary Step') near the top. Further down the track passes through an old mining tunnel.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Tunnels Trail Reports

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Feb 28, 2026 @ 11:48pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 28, 2026
 All the trails are running perfectly 👌🏼 Thanks to the builder for the awesome job
Feb 2, 2026 @ 8:17pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 1, 2026
 trail open and running very well
Sep 27, 2025 @ 8:38am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 26, 2025
Looks to be closed, taped off(although the tape has been pulled down).
Oct 10, 2024 @ 10:16am
Oct 10, 2024
Aug 16, 2023 @ 6:59pm
Aug 16, 2023
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Status:
on Feb 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tunnels trailhead (-42.732950, 171.025290)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.2 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      8 Reviews & Comments

      Huntsburyhustler
      Several trees down along the route. big mission to get around, and then logging at the end.
      HamishWheelans
      Logging underway at the exit, she’s a big push back up!
      lewlewland lewlewland
      Going to be doing some pedaling but the tunnel towards the end is very unique

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tunnels located?
      Tunnels is located in Blue Spur Forest, Hokitika, New Zealand. It is part of the Blue Spur Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.73295, 171.02529.
      ▼ How hard is Tunnels?
      Tunnels is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tunnels?
      Tunnels has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 465 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 99 ft to 553 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tunnels?
      Tunnels is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tunnels?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tunnels. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tunnels? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tunnels are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tunnels?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Tunnels. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tunnels?
      Tunnels is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 247 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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