Explore Glendhu trails

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Trail Overview Our main climbing trail. A meander along the Fern Burn leading to a gentle ascent of switchbacks that takes you up and along to Jack’s Spot, and a view out over Glendhu Bay.

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Our easiest ride descent. From Jack’s Spot, the trail flows into a gradual descent down the hillside, rolling you right back to Base with a smile.

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Your step up from Kākāriki Loop. This MTB trail features an XC style descent with small berms and rollers. Splits into ‘Matt’ & ‘Gary’ options, then links back together to meet up with Fern Berms, another easy descent option.

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A flowy single track MTB trail with small berms and rollers.

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A flowy trail stacked with smooth berms, playful jumps to build your skills, and epic Wānaka views. It links straight into Hare-Time or Fern Berms, carrying you all the way down and back to Base 334.

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A long, super-flowy and fun trail that picks up right where Out of Shape leaves off.

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A gentle climb from Jack’s Spot up to the Crossing. From there, drop into Monsoon Hoon towards Stag’s Point on your way to the Summit, or take Lower Baywatch back down to Jack’s Spot. You can also head up the 4WD track to Boulders Cross, where you’ll find Mid Baywatch or Dark Matter.

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A gentle climb from Jack’s Spot up to the Crossing. From there, drop into Monsoon Hoon towards Stag’s Point on your way to the Summit, or take Lower Baywatch back down to Jack’s Spot. You can also head up the 4WD track to Boulders Cross, where you’ll find Mid Baywatch or Dark Matter.

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Dual Slalom course. Race your mates!

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Fitted perfectly with grade 3-4 table tops, natural features and big flowing high berms. It sweeps and turns its way through the natural gullies and terrain

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Flows straight off Out of Shape with a mix of Hare Time-style tables, Jairolla’s natural features and big berms. Expect some spice – you’ll need to carry speed, and it’s definitely a step up from Jairolla. The trail finishes at the Lower Junction, where you can cut back up the 4WD or switchbacks to the Upper Junction and link into Uptimus Climb for a return to Jack’s Spot.

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A fun, advanced jump line with a touch of exposure near the end. It’s a more technical way back to Base than Fern Berms – just watch for the merge with the return-to-base track at the bottom.

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Super fun MTB trail featuring 1.7km of jumps, table-tops, berms, rollers and shark fins. Intermediates can happily roll the features, and advanced riders will have a really good time!

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Our backcountry climb winds around the back of the hill to Falcon’s Nest, serving up views across to Treble Cone and up the Matukituki Valley. Built at a mellow gradient, it lets you spin easily, soak in the scenery, and save some energy for the epic descent from the summit. Trust us – the view is worth it.

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A flow trail starting at Falcon’s Nest, the summit of Bike Glendhu with its iconic view over Lake Wānaka. This 2.2km stretch serves up super-fun flow with optional features, carrying you down to Boulders Cross where the trail continues with some epic flow down Mid Baywatch to the Crossing.

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A fast, flowy blue with swoopy corners, jumps, and rollers. It’s a touch easier than Upper Baywatch, so if you’re not sure you’re ready for the upper section, give Lower Baywatch a hoon first.

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A tech trail with just enough flow to keep things moving. Rocky is ideal for riders progressing from Grade 3, featuring tight berms, rock rolls, jumps, and drops. Line choice is key if you want to keep it smooth – and fast. A touch of mellow climbing in the midsection adds to the adventure.

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Similar in feel to Rocky Borrow Show, this trail mixes fun rocky features with classic Bike Glendhu flow. It exits back onto Rocky Borrow, giving you the best of both worlds.

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An epic return to Jack’s Spot from Adze Up, giving you valley thrills without the summit climb. This trail packs in a bit of everything – tech, flow, and just a pinch of climbing – complete with stunning views of End Peak and the Motatapu River.

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Methane Train is a black singletrack featuring big rock rolls and multiple line choices. The tight track weaves through native bush before finishing with a long, mellow grass climb back to Jack’s Spot. If you’ve nailed Rocky Borrow Show and looking for the next step, Methane Train is our best grade 5 to start with.

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The most advanced trail in the park and a step up from Dark Matter. Black Pearl demands expert bike handling, with riders needing to link skills quickly between features. Expect off-camber slopes and technical sections where you’ll need to stay sharp. The trail exits onto Jack’s Return for a short pedal back to Jacks Spot.

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The Abyss drops from the Summit as a techy alternative to Upper Baywatch. Expect sharp corners and janky rock sections and a bit of flow before it feeds back into the lower half of Upper Baywatch. If you’re keen to do it all again or try out the top section of Upper Baywatch, you can pedal up the 4WD road from the end of the Abyss back to the summit.