Mountain Bike Trails in Ashburton Lakes

Below Dogs Range

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.

Lake Clearwater Western Link Track

Link from Te Araroa to the Lake Clearwater circuit.

Lake Heron to Double Hut

Steady climb from 700 to 900m in amazing countryside. Includes a river crossing which was very straight forward in summer, use caution after rain.

Mt Guy Terrace Climb

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.

Mystery Lake Ascent

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.

Mystery Lake Descent

Descent from Mystery Lake towards the Hakatere Potts Road. Follows an old 4WD track but this is highly eroded and/or overgrown in places, particularly in the upper sections. Some nice views into the Potts River canyon. Not recommended uphill. Some sections of walking. Part of Hakatere Conservation Park.

Paddle Hill Creek

The Paddle Hill Creek track takes you from the river crossing to the Boundary Creek Hut. It is mostly a 4WD track but is used by hikers and motorbikes as well as mountain bikers.

Steves Single Track

Used to be a narrow single track but was widened to 1m in 2021. An easy climb and mellow decent.