Lower Shotover Trail aka Hidden Gem Mountain Bike Trail
Status
MINOR_ISSUE
Difficulty
Advanced
Distance
5 m
Elevation
88m
-48m
Rating
Description
XC Singletrack linking the the new Shotover Gorge Trail to the Old Lower Shotover bridge on the true left of the Shotover from Fitzpatrick Road. Technical singletrack through the willow trees and over river gravels - Following a large slip in 2022, prone to flooding in high water. Can be ridden in either direction and works well as a loop with the new Kimi-akau bridge and Tucker Beach Trail back to Frankton This is a grade 3 MTB trail but has short sections of HIGH EXPOSURE which is well signposted. Recommended for more advanced riders who are comfortable with narrow technical terrain.
Weather
Hourly forecast →Details
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Moderate
Grade
0.8% avg, -9.1% max
Altitude range
327m to 382m
Region
Wakatipu BasinLast updated
9 Apr 2026
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