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1.6 miles
Distance
843 ft
Climb
-667 ft
Descent
00:19:33
Avg time
176 ft
Altitude change
248 ft
Altitude min
1,094 ft
Altitude max
248 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-43.6%
Grade max
39.4%
Grade min
4,590 ft
Distance climb
3,619 ft
Distance down
00:19:33
Avg time
Bridle Path - Complete Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPort Hills East
Christchurch -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerChristchurch City Council
Start: Bridle Path car park at the base of the Gondola.
Finish: Summit Road or Lyttelton.
Access: Either from Bridle Path Road or Port Hills Road, Heathcote Valley.
Signage: Well sign posted at start and finish.
A well formed smooth track that gives fast access to Summit Road and the tracks beyond.
If you manage to ride up the Bridle Path from Heathcote Valley without stopping give yourself maximum fitness points as steep sections really get the heart pumping.
Once you reach the Summit Road, the Bridle Path descends into Lyttelton.
The descent track is smooth and fast, with humps scattered along the track to drain water off the surface.
This is a very popular track with walkers and runners so please give way and control your speed.
This track is the oldest track in Canterbury and was the original route from Lyttelton to Christchurch. Look out for interesting historical information boards and monuments along the way.
Stunning landscape with large outcrops of lava rock and Castle Rock towering above.
source: Christchurch City Council
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