The GC MTB Track

The GC MTB Track is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is 1.0 miles each way, 2.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 330 ft and 1,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 4 or higher: very steep, technical terrain that only expert riders should attempt. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Governors Bay, about 1.3 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Marleys Hill, Te Heru-o-Kahukura / Sugarloaf and Mount Ada. 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 69 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.