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Picton MTB Trails

Mountain Bike Trails in Picton MTB Trails

Picton is a hidden gem in the top of the South Island with mostly grade 2-4 singletrack through native bush and scenic views over the Marlborough Sounds. The network offers everything from quick 30-minute blasts to full-day explorations, with trails like Westside, GDS, and Kanuka Track providing fun, flowing terrain. A dedicated junior track caters to younger riders, and the area is easily accessible from Picton Marina with local bike hire available.

Trails

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Annex

OPEN

Intermediate

223 m

16m

3h 2m

MTB only trail. No walking/hiking/running/Dogs on this mtb trail.7 tight switchbacks on the section.

Another Mans Treasure

MINOR_ISSUE

227 m

-53m

DH Track in picton, steep and fast. Very nice native forest.

Dirt Surfer

OPEN

Advanced

220 m

-26m

29m

Optional (Safer) Route To the lower half of Loose Goose.

G.D.S

OPEN

Advanced

573 m

10m

-51m

3h 38m

Track contains tree roots, and is steep in some areas. More of a downhill MTB trail. NO walking/hiking/trail running/dogs, as this is a MTB only trail.

Kanuka MTB trail.

OPEN

Intermediate

4 m

84m

-146m

20h 30m

Bike trail leading out to the snout, starts at the northern end of the Westside trail. Some narrow parts in places and some steep drop offs along the way. The trail joins onto the walking track and the last 200m is a shared track to the snout viewing area. Walkers can use this mtb trail. MTBers have right of way, walkers have to give way to all bike users.

Leicester (Old)

OPEN

Advanced

489 m

-63m

Fun Flow trail.

Leicester Track

OPEN

Advanced

707 m

-60m

5h 52m

MTB only trail. No walking/hiking/running.

Lions Centennial Trail (down)

OPEN

Advanced

831 m

10m

-112m

2h 33m

From Kanuka Trail up to top of Lions trail is a steep and good climb. Very fast coming down be aware of other riders as this is now a 2 way mtb trail. NO walking/hiking/Running. MTB only trail.

Lions Centennial Trail (up)

OPEN

Intermediate

2 m

126m

-42m

21h 36m

Lions mtb trail is now a 2 way trail. Biking only no walking/hiking.

Little Pickle

OPEN

Easy

128 m

4m

Family Trail, good for kids.

Loose Goose

MINOR_ISSUE

192 m

-36m

1h 7m

Fun DH Track in Picton, Berms, Steep Tech, jumps you name it!

Picton to Waikawa Track

OPEN

Easy

3 m

62m

-52m

Shared two way track connecting Picton and Waikawa Marina's. Approx 45 to 50 min walk from end to end.

Punga Track

OPEN

Easy

463 m

7m

-2m

3h 6m

Scenic Track in picton.

Queen Charlotte Track

OPEN

Intermediate

1.4 km

150m

Walk time: 2 hr Distance: 4.5 km There is no road to Meretoto/Ship Cove so you will need to arrange boat transport to start your walk there. Camping is not permitted at Meretoto/Ship Cove but there are toilet facilities. Most visitors to Meretoto/Ship Cove take time to explore the historic site and enjoy reading the interpretation panels around the site. The track climbs away from the beach, passing through a largely unmodified forest, where the high canopy is complemented by a diverse understorey of shrubs and small trees. On the ridges higher up, beech trees dominate. After 50 minutes walking, you will reach a lookout point at a saddle, where you will enjoy good views of both the inner and outer Queen Charlotte Sound. Beyond the saddle, the track drops into Resolution Bay, where there is a DOC campsite at Schoolhouse Bay and further along, private cabin accommodation.

Reservoir Track

OPEN

Intermediate

356 m

46m

-25m

2h 27m

Ridgeline

OPEN

Intermediate

1 m

15m

-18m

5h 47m

Short and sweet tracks that's part of the ever expanding trails in Picton Domain. MTB trail only no walking/hiking/trail running/Dogs on this trail.

Sue's

OPEN

Advanced

1 m

10m

-50m

5h 57m

Some steep area's along this track. Can be ridden both ways but riding back up is the hardest with some steep pinches along the way. MTB Trail only. No walking/hiking/running/Dogs on this trail.

Sussex Street to Reservoir Track

OPEN

Intermediate

758 m

72m

-11m

8h 39m

MTB only trail, No walking/hiking/running/Dogs on this trail.

The Doctor

OPEN

Advanced

465 m

6m

-31m

3h 44m

Steep, wet and slippery after rain, its called the The doctor because chances are if you crash on it you are more likely to a see a doctor. MTB only trail, no walking/hiking/running/Dogs on this trail.

Westside

OPEN

Intermediate

827 m

11m

-17m

4h 6m

Westside is a Bike Trail only, NO walking/hiking/running/Dogs on this trail.