Canterbury · Mountain biking

Flying Nun MTB Track

2.5 mi
round trip
1,209 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Flying Nun MTB Track is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,080 ft and 1,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Governors Bay, about 1.3 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Heru-o-Kahukura / Sugarloaf, Marleys Hill and Te Poho-o-Tamatea. Upper Brice Water Fall and Lower Brice Waterfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Orton Bradley Group Campsite and Christchurch Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels are within about 6 miles. There are 70 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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