Stour Track aka Lake Emily to Stour Bridge car park Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Stour Track?

Stour Track is rated Advanced with a hard physical rating. The average grade is -1.4% with a maximum grade of -19.8%.

Q: How long is Stour Track?

Stour Track is 14.6m long. The trail has 27m of climbing and -228m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Stour Track?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Stour Track. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Stour Track?

E-bikes are not allowed on Stour Track.

Q: Where is Stour Track located?

Stour Track is located in Hakatere Conservation Park, New Zealand.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

14.6m

Elevation

27m

-228m

Description

Time: 5 hrDistance: 15 kmLake Emily gives access on old farm tracks to Stour Bridge car park. From the lake, the route is mostly down hill, making it an easy walk. It is difficult to mountain bike ride due to extensive flood damage in May 2021. This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.

Weather

Details

E-bike access

Not allowed

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Hard

Grade

-1.4% avg, -19.8% max

Region

Hakatere Conservation Park

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

Links

No links, yet!

Nearby trails

Lake Emily to Manuka Hut Track

Advanced

1.6m

Manuka Hut Mountain Bike Link

Advanced

2.4m

Lake Emily to Manuka Hut Track

Advanced

338m

Round Hill Route

Advanced

19.6m

Lake Heron to Double Hut

Easy

8.8m

Paddle Hill Creek

Intermediate

5.7m

Frequently asked questions

How difficult is Stour Track?

How long is Stour Track?

Are dogs allowed on Stour Track?

Are e-bikes allowed on Stour Track?

Where is Stour Track located?

Explore this trail

View Stour Track on the interactive map to see the full trail route and nearby trails.

Open in trail map View all trails in Hakatere Conservation Park