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McLeans Forest

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 - 11 of 11 trails

Coringa Loop

MINOR_ISSUE

Easy

5 m

33m

-26m

14h 15m

Head under the bridge for an extra 5km's extending the ride into a figure of 8.

Gordon Reid Return Track

OPEN

Easy

812 m

2m

3h 3m

One way return single track along the Gordon Reid Track.

Gordon Reid Track

OPEN

Easy

1 m

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.

Main Loop

OPEN

Easy

10 m

72m

-72m

31h 27m

This one way loop is ideal, easy riding for the whole family or for a quick blast through the forest.

McIndoe Track

MINOR_ISSUE

Easy

6 m

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.

Otukaikino Track (Darroch St Link)

OPEN

Easy

814 m

-3m

2h 9m

A track linking the Otukaikino Track to Darroch Street.

Otukaikino Track (Roto Kohatu - Clearwater)

OPEN

Easy

3 m

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.

River loop

OPEN

Easy

2 m

7m

-7m

13h 43m

Adds an extra 2km's with this little detour out towards the river from the Main Loop track.

Sophora Loop

OPEN

Easiest

2 m

8m

-3m

Tresillian Loop Link Track

MINOR_ISSUE

Easy

521 m

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.

Tunnel and Trail Back to Carpark Link

OPEN

Easy

122 m

Looks messy but attempts to summarize the trail layout.