Best Mountain Bike Trails in Crocodile XC MTB Park
Crocodile XC MTB Park is a cross-country focused park in Christchurch's scenic Port Hills on private land adjoining Halswell Quarry Park, featuring purpose-built lap-race course options for all skill levels. Built and maintained by the Christchurch Singletrack Club since 2011, the park offers multiple short, sharp trails designed with beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders in mind. The trails are free to ride (except during events) and close only during winter when conditions are too wet.
Trails
Showing 1 - 10 of 34 trails
Intermediate
575m
15m
4h 21m
At the end of Siberia, this trail provides an easy return to Kennedys Bush Track.Easy climb, gentle switchbacks etc.
Intermediate
3.3 km
254m
-187m
7h 25m
Smooth, quick switchback descent, or slightly more technical climb. Slippery in the wet with a few tree roots. Climb to begin the easy loop and access the upper valley.
Extremely difficult
381m
-31m
Very difficult
16m
Croc45 is an A line feature off the side of Down & Out. It is a 5m long, 45˚ wooden slope.
Intermediate
2.2 km
19m
-199m
2h 22m
Intermediate
1.4m
125m
-50m
5h 50m
Advanced
322m
1m
-18m
2h 17m
Technical descending trail. Includes lots of roots as trail features.
Intermediate
619m
12m
-37m
2h 47m
Deviation was built in 2013by D&E Track & Trail and 32 volunteers from Christchurch Singletrack Club. It bypasses some of the Crocodile track.The uppermost section is double track but becomes a downhill flow trail below the water reservoir. The track presents only mild technical challenge and is enjoyable by riders of a wide skill range.
Extremely difficult
630m
2m
-53m
1h 36m