Best Mountain Bike Trails in Alexandra
Trails
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Easy
7.2m
46m
-46m
21h 28m
The easy route around the airport, mainly on vehicle tracks. What ever you do, don't be tempted to cut across the runway. Planes can land without warning at any time.
Easy
7.3m
143m
-124m
48h 35m
A good alternative to following the rail trail to Alexandra is to leave Clyde Rail head and ride down into the township of Clyde. Explore the old Township with its historical buildings on the main street and Power Dam just behind the town. Cross the bridge and follow the signs leading to the Millennium walking/ cycling track.The millennium trail is a very scenic trail that follows the true right of the Clutha Matu-Au River for a distance of 13 km, passing the Earnscleugh Tailings Historic Reserve en route to the Alexandra Bridge.This popular walking/jogging track can make a pleasant ride on its own either by returning on the same trail or combining it with the Alexandra Clyde rail trail section. It is a mainly flat single track with small undulations, a good surface, some boardwalks and bridges, staying pretty much within 20 meters of the river all the way. As previously stated it is very popular so watch out for other users on corners.
Intermediate
848.7m
44m
-34m
3h 7m
A link to Rock of Doom track. nb. this trail crosses and includes sections of walking track.
Intermediate
4.4m
29m
-248m
27h 47m
On the DOC signage this is the second half of the Purple Haze Loop.An intermediate 'Blue' descent, with optional 'Black' lines for this looking to challenge themselves with step-downs and rock gaps. (Scouting is recommended). This is a dual direction trail. Continue from the bottom of the trail back to the dam.Please do not ride after freeze/thaw conditions.
Intermediate
3.7 km
150m
5h 50m
The safest way to access the Airport Trails from the Rail Trail. A steady single track climb with one switchback and a couple of tight wiggles across a gully, Take care when descending.
Easy
992m
21m
-17m
3h 51m
This short trail gradually winds up the hill and along a water race, then descends back to the start and can be ridden in both directions. Mostly flat with some gentle climbs and flowing corners, with avoidable obstacles such as rocks and tree roots.