Best Mountain Bike Trails in McLeans Forest
Just 15 minutes from Christchurch, McLeans Forest is an accessible trail destination featuring three loop tracks totalling 17 kilometres, a pump track, and skills area suitable for all ages and abilities. The well-maintained smooth trails with gentle curves are ideal for beginners and families, complemented by on-site bike hire and a cafe.
Trails
Showing 1 - 10 of 11 trails
Easy
4.7m
33m
-26m
14h 15m
Head under the bridge for an extra 5km's extending the ride into a figure of 8.
Easy
811.7m
2m
3h 3m
One way return single track along the Gordon Reid Track
Easy
1.2m
7m
-10m
7h 24m
The Gordon Reid Track offers alternative access to the Coringa Loop Track. Has a mix of single track and gravel path.
Easy
9.7m
72m
-72m
31h 27m
This one way loop is ideal, easy riding for the whole family or for a quick blast through the forest.
Easy
5.8m
49m
-43m
28h 7m
The Willows, at the end of Thompsons Road, off Old West Coast Road in West Melton, has been developed specifically for non-motorised recreation activities.This development was driven by Environment Canterbury, along with the Selwyn District Council, to provide recreation and green space opportunities for the rapidly expanding population.There are picnic and parking areas, fishing points, a New Zealand Motor Caravan Association parking area, walking and cycling trails, and a 4.3-hectare dog park with agility equipment, open spaces, and picnic areas. Dogs must be under effective control at all times.
Easy
813.6m
-3m
2h 9m
A track linking the Otukaikino Track to Darroch Street
Easy
2.6m
20m
-10m
7h 53m
An easy all weather track that continues the Otukaikino Track from Clearwater to Lake Roto Kohatu. A great trail for beginners, children and running the dog.
Easy
2.2m
7m
-7m
13h 43m
Adds an extra 2km's with this little detour out towards the river from the Main Loop track.
Easiest
2m
8m
-3m
Easy
520.6m
4m
1h 49m
Tresillian Loop Link Track - When one loop is not enough, this handy link trail bypasses the stopbank route for one more lap.