Melina Ridge Track
- 19.8 mi
- one way
- 4,025 ft
- climb
- Point to point
- route
Melina Ridge Track is a 20-mile mountain bike trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,020 ft and 4,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,020 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Omarama, about 16 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pavilion Peak and Ben Avon. For camping, wild camp area is within about 6 miles. 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Melina Ridge Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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