Templars Island Trail

Christchurch · Canterbury

9.8 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

1h 46m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Clear
57°
46°
58°
25 mph
Gust44 mph
7:12 AM
5:52 PM
Damp

0.2" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.22 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours30% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Monday

a high near 61°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 15 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Templars Island Trail is a 9.8-mile mountain bike trail near Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 46m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Christchurch rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Christchurch.

Mountain Biking in Christchurch

Christchurch is a major New Zealand riding hub, with Port Hills singletrack, Christchurch Adventure Park, and easy access to both flow trails and steep descents. Use Templars Island Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Green Circle

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Where is Templars Island Trail?

Templars Island Trail is a mountain bike trail near Christchurch, Canterbury. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Templars Island Trail?

Templars Island Trail is 9.8 miles long, rated green circle, with an estimated ride time of 1h 46m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Templars Island Trail?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 61°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 15 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near Templars Island Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Christchurch include Mt Vernon Farm Track, Huntsbury Track, Kennedy's Bush Track, Rapaki Track, New Brighton–Southshore. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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