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Witch Hill

Witch Hill Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Intermediate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

759m

Elevation

39m
-33m

Rating

4.0 (9)

Description

Begin the ride at the east end of Rapaki car park on a single track that runs under the large basalt columns of Rapaki Rock.Climb 70m up a smooth shared use single track to the beginning of the mountain bike track.The track then makes its way around Rapaki Rock and Witch Hill. Rocky technical single track with undulating terrain that doesn't let up for the majority of the ride.A great track if you want to test your navigation skills through lava flows and boulders.Stunning views on both sides at the end of the ride – out over Canterbury Plains and into Lyttelton.

Weather

Details

Condition

Dry

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

0.8% avg, -24.2% max

Altitude range

337m to 362m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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