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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
332 trails
- E-Bike
198 trails
- Horse
9 trails
- Hike
382 trails
- Trail Running
383 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
2 trails
- Snowmobile
1 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Downhill Ski
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
1 trails
- Nordic Ski
3 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 392
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 332
- Trails E-Bike
- 198
- Trails Horse
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 382
- Trails Trail Running
- 383
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 802 miles
- Total Descent
- 116,075 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,464 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,470 ft
- Reports
- 1,206
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- 644
- Ridden Counter
- 286,778
Articles
Photo Report: Oceania Downhill Continental Championships 2025
Mar 24, 2025 from pinkbike.com
Heavy overnight rains turned to legendary hero dirt—perfect conditions for fast times.
Interview: Cam McCaul Talks Natural Selection Bike Event
Mar 4, 2025 from pinkbike.com
We chat about how it all came together, where it's headed, and what everyone can look forward to in tomorrow's broadcast.
Practice Photo Report: Natural Selection Bike 2025
Feb 14, 2025 from pinkbike.com
It's almost showtime. The riders have been throwing down on the new course.
5 Riders Out at Natural Selection Bike After Practice Injuries
Feb 13, 2025 from pinkbike.com
We're wishing all the riders a speedy recovery and a safe and succesful contest tomorrow.
Sub Regions
- Alexandra (80)
- Alexandra Airport (10)
- Boot Hill (7)
- Flat Top Hill (13)
- Matangi Station MTB (37)
- Obelisk Range (6)
- Arrowtown (3)
- Balclutha (5)
- Clyde (3)
- Cromwell (37)
- Bendigo (1)
- Cairnmuir Range (0)
- The Inlet (10)
- kaitangata (1)
- Lawrence (6)
- Naseby (129)
- Naseby Forest (109)
- Oamaru (38)
- Cape Wanbrow (31)
- Herbert Forest (26)
- Oamaru Reservoir (1)
- Roxburgh (7)
- Catlins Coastal Area (0)
- Diamond Lake and Hospital Flat Conservation Areas (0)
- Glenorchy Area (0)
- Hāwea Conservation Park (0)
- Macetown Historic Reserve (0)
- Saint Bathans Area (0)
- Waipori Valley (2)
Popular Central Otago District Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 2,494 ft • 982 •
was built and is maintained by Southern Lakes Trails Trust. It is a purpose-built cycling and walking trail with a total length of 55km. There are 3 sections. Smith’s Way to Old Cromwell. Old Cromwell to Bannockburn Bridge....
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 176 ft • 565 •
was built and is maintained by Southern Lakes Trails Trust. It is a purpose-built cycling and walking trail with a total length of 55km. There are 3 sections. Smith’s Way to Old Cromwell. Old Cromwell to Bannockburn Bridge....
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 7 miles • 143 ft • 555 •
A good alternative to following the rail trail to Alexandra is to leave Clyde Rail head and ride down into the township of Clyde. Explore the old Township with its historical buildings on the main street and Power Dam just behind the...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 281 ft • 343 •
Either ride this as a there-and-back, or continue along on the full Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail by catching a boat down river. This is an easy gravelled cycle path following the Clutha River through the Roxburgh Gorge. You ride past...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 4,516 ft • 21 ft • 282 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,831 ft • 57 ft • 273 •
Best route to Appendix, Entrails & more Closed Oct 1st - Nov 30th for Lambing.
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 2 miles • 27 ft • 250 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 7 miles • 650 ft • 240 •
Starting from above Roxburgh Dam, riders soon enter the Roxburgh Gorge, with bluffs rising almost 350m on either side of the river at its most dramatic point. Gold-mining history plays a big part in the attraction of this trail, with...
Central Otago District Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 2,955 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
The Lake Dunstan Cycle trail is a totally unique 42km journey through the Cromwell Gorge skirting one of...
25 miles • 2,908 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
The full 42km Lake Dunstan cycle trail, starting from Cromwell Historic Precinct ending in Clyde. The Lake...
25 miles • 2,908 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
The full 42km Lake Dunstan cycle trail, starting from Cromwell Historic Precinct ending in Clyde. The Lake...
★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 2,837 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
The full 42km Lake Dunstan cycle trail, starting from Cromwell Historic Precinct ending in Clyde. The Lake...
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 664 ft • 0 • Loop •
Torpedo7 12 Hour Naseby Challenge 2015 Torpedo7 and Mountain Biking Otago got together to run the 11th...
14 miles • 1,846 ft • 2 • Loop •
Nice pedal loop from Arrowtown. Can also be started on Coronet Peak station rd where Hot Rod ends but...
Photos of Central Otago District Mountain Bike
Videos of Central Otago District Mountain Bike
trail: Deep Lead
0:12 |
124 |
May 10, 2023
trail: Gold Handler
0:18 |
85 |
Apr 7, 2023
trail: Moonscape
0:07 |
301 |
Nov 9, 2021
trail: A Digger Did It
0:08 |
651 |
Feb 16, 2019
0:58 |
72 |
Sep 9, 2018
trail: Gully
4:28 |
220 |
Aug 3, 2015
youtuber
![Resurrection @ Matangi Station. Alexandra]()
trail: Resurrection
5:07 |
13 |
Jun 1, 2026 , Alexandra
youtuber
![Prospector @ Matangi Station. Alexandra]()
trail: Prospector
0:52 |
21 |
Apr 27, 2026 , Alexandra
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knott Rode Herbert Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:20pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | rattyboy | ||
| South Ridge Road Herbert Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:19pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | rattyboy | closed until further notice | |
| South Ridge Singletrack Herbert Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:18pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jun 14, 2026 | Unknown | rattyboy |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| atupoUJ0 | add | photo | activity #97349229 and 1 more | Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:36pm 12 hours |
| rattyboy | add | report | activity #96946488 and 2 more | Jun 14, 2026 @ 2:18am Jun 14, 2026 |
| skieralex | add | report | activity #96925217 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:31pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| skieralex | comment | trail | activity #96925055 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:29pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| mtbmarty54 | ridden | trail | activity #96774807 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:12pm Jun 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Fun trail. I would say hazard country is a bit... | Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:29pm Jun 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Just a warning for anyone riding for the first... | May 2, 2026 @ 11:47pm May 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | We rode from the Clyde end and mostly... | Apr 24, 2026 @ 12:54am Apr 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Started loop anti-clockwise and pulled the... | Mar 30, 2026 @ 1:25pm Mar 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Cycled today. Climbed Wamgalia Road, taking... | Mar 3, 2026 @ 6:42pm Mar 3, 2026 |
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Completionist2 awarded -
Top 10 Trails55 awarded -
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Top 10 Trails2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k11 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra BMX Track | skill park | Alexandra | |
| Kaitangata BMX Track | skill park | kaitangata | |
| Cromwell Bike Park | skill park | Cromwell |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 332 | 605 miles | 79,793 ft | 269 miles | 5,509 ft | 582 | 1,205 | 11 | 26,088 | |||
| E-Bike | 198 | 485 miles | 58,947 ft | 214 miles | 5,046 ft | 11 | 900 | 7 | 3,000 | |||
| Horse | 9 | 84 miles | 12,057 ft | 39 miles | 3,648 ft | 70 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 382 | 787 miles | 111,204 ft | 331 miles | 7,464 ft | 21 | 1,179 | 4 | 3,544 | |||
| Trail Running | 383 | 782 miles | 107,635 ft | 327 miles | 7,464 ft | 7 | 1,182 | 6 | 1,450 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 64 miles | 7,408 ft | 30 miles | 3,648 ft | 69 | 6 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 41 miles | 5,066 ft | 23 miles | 3,051 ft | 69 | 6 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | |||||||||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 129 | 3 | |||||||||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 843 | ||||||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 167 | ||||||||||
| Nordic Ski | 3 | 5 miles | 436 ft | 2 miles | 220 ft | 40 | 179 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Central Otago District
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What are the best places to ride in Central Otago District?
Central Otago District has 27 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Central Otago District?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Central Otago District are:
- Hazard County (4.6/5)
- Lake Dunstan Trail (4.5/5)
- 5th Amendment (4.5/5)
- Panhead (4.4/5)
- Dr Strangelove (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Central Otago District?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Central Otago District are:
- January (955 activities)
- February (876 activities)
- December (818 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Central Otago District?
The longest trail in Central Otago District is Otago Central Rail Trail at 93.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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