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- Mountain Bike
12 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of May 30, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 12
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 62 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,168 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,279 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,571 ft
- Reports
- 64
- Photos
- 18
- Ridden Counter
- 1,752
Popular Twizel Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 6 miles • 203 ft • 499 •
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great rides! For over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 344 ft • 400 •
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great rides! For over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and...
• 35 ★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 11 ft • 42 •
This is a lovely walk alongside Twizel River. The river is intermittently lined with willow trees that provide plenty of shade. Walkers may also enjoy the opportunity to find uncrowded swimming holes and picnic spots. This is a good...
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 853 ft • 26 •
Pyramid track takes you through farmland and pine plantations up over Pyramid Saddle and down into the valley on the other side. The climb is very steep in parts.
• 15 ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 3,059 ft • 17 •
Best done in a clockwise direction. Steady and sometimes steep climb up beside the Greta Stream (wet feet on crossings) and then steep sidling up to the highest point, then a 900 metre altitude descent down a sometimes rocky 4WD track...
Twizel Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 1,705 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
From the Twizel side of the Ben Ohau Range, the Flanagan Pass Track begins at the end of the Pyramid...
Photos of Twizel Mountain Bike
Videos of Twizel Mountain Bike
trail: Greta Valley Loop
0:15 |
8 |
Mar 12, 2026
trail: Greta Valley Loop
0:14 |
7 |
Mar 12, 2026
trail: Greta Valley Loop
0:09 |
7 |
Mar 12, 2026
trail: Greta Valley Loop
16:20 |
50 |
Mar 27, 2026 , Twizel
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greta Valley Loop | Mar 12, 2026 @ 10:09am (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 11, 2026 | Variable | streddaz CCMBC | ||
| Alps 2 Ocean: Hayman Road start to Twizel | Feb 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 13, 2026 | Ideal | graeme-mtb | ||
| Alps 2 Ocean: Glen Lyon Road to Lake Ohau Road | Nov 20, 2025 @ 8:50am (Pacific/Auckland) Nov 19, 2025 | Very Dry | Bethehow | ||
| Alps 2 Ocean: Twizel to Lake Ohau | Nov 20, 2025 @ 8:50am (Pacific/Auckland) Nov 19, 2025 | Very Dry | Bethehow | ||
| Twizel River Trail | Feb 11, 2023 @ 1:24am Feb 11, 2023 | Variable | JabberwockyNZ | ||
| Alps 2 Ocean: Twizel-Omarama Road to Glen Lyon Road | Mar 18, 2022 @ 2:06pm Mar 18, 2022 | Dry | Smitty231 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinmcnamara | wishlist | trail | activity #96438401 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 2:22am Jun 7, 2026 |
| YogiNZ | ridden | trail | activity #95474382 and 2 more | May 25, 2026 @ 3:12am May 25, 2026 |
| Azza123456 | wishlist | trail | activity #94196313 | May 6, 2026 @ 8:20pm May 6, 2026 |
| palmaz | wishlist | trail | activity #92026330 | Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:47pm Apr 5, 2026 |
| camerasam | add | video | activity #91387422 | Mar 27, 2026 @ 11:39am Mar 27, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | You’re either extremely fit or in for a... | Mar 12, 2026 @ 12:05am Mar 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nice ride until 3-4 km mark when the trail... | Feb 24, 2026 @ 11:55pm Feb 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Un | Feb 12, 2025 @ 10:18pm Feb 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | The gravel road is ardous to ride. Plenty of... | Apr 21, 2024 @ 4:37pm Apr 21, 2024 | ||
| trail | Increasingly overgrown from 3km mark, long... | Nov 21, 2023 @ 7:24pm Nov 21, 2023 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 12 | 62 miles | 5,167 ft | 23 miles | 3,278 ft | #3,871 | #64 | 17 | 64 | 1 | 2,003 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 18 miles | 3,304 ft | 7 miles | 3,278 ft | #1,208 | #29 | 64 | 1 | 165 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 7 miles | 230 ft | 3 miles | 217 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Hike | 10 | 50 miles | 4,219 ft | 17 miles | 3,278 ft | #3,931 | #55 | 62 | 105 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 50 miles | 4,219 ft | 17 miles | 3,278 ft | #3,338 | #46 | 62 | 64 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Twizel
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Twizel?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Twizel are:
- Alps 2 Ocean: Glen Lyon Road to Lake Ohau Road (4.2/5)
- Greta Valley Loop (4/5)
- Alps 2 Ocean: Hayman Road start to Twizel (4/5)
- Twizel River Trail (3.6/5)
- Pyramid Track (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Twizel?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Twizel are:
- October (14 activities)
- November (11 activities)
- April (8 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Twizel?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Twizel. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Twizel?
The longest trail in Twizel is Alps 2 Ocean: Hayman Road start to Twizel at 19.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
Trails
- By markholloway
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- twizel activity log | embed map of Twizel mountain bike trails | twizel mountain biking points of interest
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