A winding gravel pathway meanders through a lush green forest, surrounded by dense trees and vibrant foliage. Ferns and leaves frame the scene, creating a tranquil, natural setting. Franz Josef mountain bike trail.
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Level: Easiest
Length: 6 mi (9.7 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +124/ -195 ft
Total: 3 riders
 

Mountain Biking Franz Josef

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#76 of 193 mountain bike trails in South Island
#8,175 in the world

The track runs beside the road briefly before going through forest. It's a scenic, shared, wide, easy, all-weather track. There is a bike shed at the car park to lock you bike in while you walk the rest of the way to the glacier. Total riding distance is about 10km there and back.

First added by Jim Cummings on Nov 5, 2017. Last updated Sep 12, 2024. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: yes
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Ride south out of Franz Josef village on the main road, cross the bridge and head upstream on the trail between the river and the road.


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  • Jim Cummings
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    On a fine day this is a pleasant ride - a fun way to get from the village to the glacier car park.

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