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Lower Shotover Trail

Lower Shotover Trail aka Hidden Gem Mountain Bike Trail

Status

MINOR_ISSUE

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

5 m

Elevation

88m
-48m

Rating

3.6 (4)

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

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Details

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

0.8% avg, -9.1% max

Altitude range

327m to 382m

Last updated

9 Apr 2026

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