Best Mountain Bike Trails in Croydon Bush/Dolamore Park
Located 10km northwest of Gore, Croydon Bush offers some of Southland's finest trails through pristine native forest with grade 2-5 options ranging from family-friendly cross-country flow to steep technical riding. The Hokonui Water Race Trail provides a fun 6km two-way route, and the area is accessible from multiple trailheads at Pope Road, Domain Road, and Dolamore Park.
Trails
Showing 1 - 8 of 8 trails
Easy
7.8m
187m
-232m
50h 42m
One of the great rides in Southland. Climb through lush native bush and then wend your way around the side of one of Southland’s most iconic landscapes. You’ll encounter part of the old Hokonui water race, before the easy descent into Dolamore Park. This two-way trail offers a fun flowing cross-country ride for everyone. Optional features on the side of the trail reward those looking to switch up their ride.
Advanced
884m
-120m
5h 58m
Fast drops, jumps, gap jumps and berms. Most features cannot be rolled but all features include bypasses or 'B' lines. Occasionally the bypasses branch off into a different trail line for a short distance to bypass the feature. Sometimes these different lines cross each other. Be mindful of other riders when trails merge or cross. Be sure to check out features the first time to avoid surprises. One of the best trails in Southland, we think. Formerly known as Wet Rubber.
Intermediate
833m
-101m
50 min
Short, natural, twisty singletrack. Roots are slippery when wet but still rideable. Joins onto the Hokonui Water Race Trail.
Easy
439m
18m
-7m
2h 17m
A short side trail to a lookout with a great view of Kelvin Peak. Two way. Also gives access to Lookout Singletrack Descent Trail.
Advanced
300m
-67m
3h 35m
Steep wee trail with roots and sharp corners. Fast in the dry, real challenging in the wet but always fun. Formerly known as Vote for Pedro.
Very difficult
465m
-37m
21h 14m
Fast narrow single track into natural steep rock and root gardens (segment-Royale with cheese) for the first half then into man made drops(segment-Wet Rubber) and jumps with flow berms to finish off. Full run thru both segments called "Fatman with a stutter" (on strava) or original name "Hokonui Bikers Fence to Fence". One section is a challenge during the winter this will be made more wet weather friendly in the future.
Very difficult
173m
-32m
4h 17m
A short steep technical trail with a significant drop near the start and large root clusters. Can be very slippery when wet.
Very difficult
3.8 km
292m
-344m
24h 23m
Native single-track wet roots rocks and mud. Steep in places. Full on fun Formerly known as Mean Banjo