Best Mountain Bike Trails in Ashburton
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Trails
Showing 1 - 10 of 13 trails
Easy
16.8m
8m
-72m
112h 33m
The Ashburton/Hakatere River Trail is an easy walk or cycle which follows the Ashburton River from the Ashburton Township to the sea coast at Hakatere. The Trail has an air of tranquility and beauty once the township is left behind, as it meanders through riverside willows and past quiet farmland.
Intermediate
10.9m
105m
-104m
34h 46m
The MTB Loop is a 11.5km purpose built mountain bike loop on the north side of the Ashburton River. It is used as a race track by the local club and also hosts a 6 hour race annually.
Easy
2.3m
129m
-140m
21h 22m
Route along the lower slopes of Dogs Range parallel to the Hakatere Potts Road with attractive views. The western section is a bit of a roller coaster through some small hills (a couple of which might require a push up). The eastern section is a fast ride across open plains on an old farm track. Part of Hakatere Conservation Park
Intermediate
302.2m
2m
44 min
Boards n Boulders is a small technical off-shoot on the River Trail Loop. It has small rock gardens, bridges and a seesaw. The bridges were rebuilt in 2018 after the originals were starting to rot. The rock gardens were also changed around a bit.
Easy
341m
-17m
1h 18m
Link from Te Araroa to the Lake Clearwater circuit
Easy
8.8m
220m
-18m
95h 53m
Steady climb from 700 to 900m in amazing countryside.Includes a river crossing which was very straight forward in summer, use caution after rain.
Easiest
7.5m
19m
-54m
32h 21m
The Lake Hood Track is a dual-directional shared use track that goes from under the bridge on SH1 out to Lake Hood. You can also ride around the lake before returning to town. The track is shared with walkers and is wide enough to pass the whole way. There is a pump track on the far side of the lake near the play ground if you wish to do a lap or two.
Easiest
2.5m
1m
-4m
8h 6m
The Lake Hood Walkway/Cycleway is a community funded sealed walking and biking track that goes along the east side of the lake. It is usually used by bikers that want to bike around the lake to avoid the gravel road.
Intermediate
1.4m
-97m
11h 31m
This track removes the push or ride directly down the fence line with a series of switchbacks up the Terrace, it is part of the Te Araroa Walkway and links to Mystery lake and also out to Paddle Stream from the Lake Clearwater huts.
Intermediate
5m
222m
-5m
76h 23m
A climb up to an attractive lake hidden in the foothills of Mt Arrowsmith. Follows an old 4WD track, much of it along an old fenceline. There are a few short washouts/boggy sections you may need to get of your bike for and a couple of short steep sections that may need a push. Part of Hakatere Conservation Park