Canterbury · Mountain biking

Loess Rider MTB Tack

2.4 mi
round trip
965 ft
climb
Difficult
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Loess Rider MTB Tack is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 130 ft and 750 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Governors Bay, about 2.4 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Heru-o-Kahukura / Sugarloaf, Mount Vernon and Marleys Hill. Upper Brice Water Fall and Lower Brice Waterfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Christchurch Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels and Amber Park 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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