Best 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
Showing 1 - 10 of 20 trails
Intermediate
223m
16m
3h 2m
MTB only trail.No walking/hiking/running/Dogs on this mtb trail.7 tight switchbacks on the section.
Very difficult
227m
-53m
DH Track in picton, steep and fast. Very nice native forest
Advanced
573m
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.
Intermediate
3.8m
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.
Advanced
830.9m
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.
Intermediate
2.2m
126m
-42m
21h 36m
Lions mtb trail is now a 2 way trail.Biking only no walking/hiking.
