Best Mountain Bike Trails in Waimakariri River Regional Park
Waimakariri River Regional Park spans 15,000 hectares of river flats and forest with 14 mountain biking trails suitable for all levels. The park's McLeans Forest features four loops totaling 17km and is located just 15 minutes from Christchurch, making it an accessible destination for family rides and technical terrain.
Trails
Showing 1 - 10 of 10 trails
Easy
1.9m
35m
-39m
13h 27m
Easy
3.4m
8m
-2m
15h 27m
About 15km from Christchurch, the Kaiapoi Island section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a place for walking, running and cycling. This is a fun single track in the forest very much like parts of Bottle Lake.
Easy
1.5m
3m
6h 31m
About 15km from Christchurch, the Kaiapoi Island section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a place for walking, running and cycling. This is a fun single track running along the bank of the Waimakariri River east of the State Highway 1 bridge.
Easy
860.2m
18h 30m
About 15km from Christchurch, the Kaiapoi Island section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a place for walking, running and cycling.
Easy
2.5m
-6m
10h 46m
About 15km from Christchurch, the Kaiapoi Island section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a place for walking, running and cycling. This is a fun single track running along the bank of the Waimakariri River West of the State Highway 1 bridge.
Easy
2.4 km
9m
3h 14m
About 15km from Christchurch, the Kaiapoi Island section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a place for walking, running and cycling. Extending the trail along side the Smith Stream to the stopbank.
Easy
2.8m
4m
-1m
8h 36m
An easy all weather track along the true right bank of the Otukaikino stream from Whites Crossing to Dickeys Rd. This extends the existing Otukaikino Track to the Groynes. A great trail for beginners, children or running the dog.
Easiest
15.9m
71m
-25m
56h 34m
A flat, shared use trail along the Waimakariri River. Enjoy regenerating native vegetation, exotic plantings and the many bird species who frequent the area.
Easiest
4.6m
22m
-37m
13h 27m
Easy
623.9m
17h 11m
A short fun piece of single track between the State Highway One bridge and the Old Wimak Bridge. Be aware of walkers as this trail is part of the Christchurch 360 trail.