Best Mountain Bike Trails in Gore District
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Intermediate
1.6 km
16m
-10m
2h 50m
A natural singletrack trail twisting through the trees. Connects back onto Gravel Submarine which to make a fun cross country loop. The trail includes a rollable jump between two forks of a tree and a gap jump (non-rollable) over another trail. Remember to check for traffic on the other trail. All features include bypasses. When building the trail we discovered a kite tangled up in the trees, which reminded the builders of Charlie Brown and the kite eating tree.
Easy
467m
3m
-5m
6h 39m
A short, flowing cross country trail for everyone. Well-formed and surfaced track with easy berms. While the trail was under construction the stockpile of gravel was washed away and much of the trail was underwater in the February 2020 floods. This lead to the name, Gravel Submarine.
Intermediate
198m
1m
-1m
17 min
A short loop off Gravel Submarine featuring berms, rollers and elevated turns. Great for progressing skills or for something different. Halfway around there is a steep roll feature into a left a hand berm. There is a B-line (a by-pass trail) that branches off to the right that goes around this feature. Combine Hamilton Park, Berms and Hamburger and you get Ham-berm-ger.
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.
Easy
265m
2m
-2m
2h 4m
A short easy trail with optional, more-difficult trail features. (Most features are still under construction. They will be added to Trail Forks as they are completed. Coming soon: drops, rock garden, Seesaw/teeter-totter, skinnies).It is designed so riders can learn and practice skills that are useful for riding other mountain bike trails.Start small and work your way up to larger features. All features are optional. Some larger features are not rollable on smaller kids bikes.Note: The Charlie Brown trail crosses this trail. Give way to other riders.
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.