Sidle 73 Track
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 191 ft
- climb
- Point to point
- route
Sidle 73 Track is a 0.8-mile mountain bike trail in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Craigieburn Forest Park. It runs between about 2,630 ft and 2,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Castle Hill Village, about 4.0 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Helicopter Hill, Bridge Hill and Flock Hill. Marlee Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mistletoe Flat Campsite and Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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Also worth it near here
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Next door
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~4 min drive
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~7 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sidle 73 Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
