Best Mountain Bike Trails in Wānaka

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Intermediate

592m

-31m

2h 3m

Begins with a flowy piece of single track then opens into a clearing with 3 small gap jumps, all with ride arounds. After the clearing the trail splits into two and you have a side by side slalom course to race your buddies on all the way to the end of the trail at the Hub.

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Advanced

3.6m

1127m

-303m

40h 46m

Trail to the summit of Bike Glendhu. Predominantly a climb but has a short downhill to kick it off.Stunning views up the Motatapu Valley. Accesses Baywatch, an epic flow trail from the summit with unbeatable views.Trail has some sections of exposure and has 300m vertical gain with no shade so take water and sunscreen.

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Easy

1.7m

3m

-171m

11h 20m

Just a swoopy, easy trail we took the kids (4 & 6yrs) down with only a little coaxing on a few of the slightly steeper slopes. A good trail for first timers and OK for a lazy shred back to base but nothing that will get your pulse racing.

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Intermediate

1.3m

-40m

1h 38m

Track starts just being the rubbish collection at top of Dublin Bay Road. There are a couple of steep and loose descents. This track is also used by trail bikes.

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Intermediate

19.8m

321m

-1166m

The Alpine Explorer Downhill is best suited for intermediate and advanced riders looking for a true adventure. Here you will ride from your summit drop point, through flowing tussock tracks, along waterfalls and through the beech forests to finish along the shores of Lake Wanaka.

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Intermediate

1.4m

53m

-1013m

6h 13m

Bermed wide flowing single track downhill. Generally ride-able, with control.A few minor stony descent points that beginners might have trouble with, and one ride on the shoulder of a slope that beginners will have to have confidence to ride.Fast / flowing for intermediate ridersA few short sections of exposed edges

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Easiest

3.3m

35m

-39m

8h 15m

A gravel trail beside the road. Good for linking up trails or for those wanting an easy ride.