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The Silvan Forest mountain bike park is located at near the top of Champion Road, in Richmond. The park has been developed by a generous private land owner who is allowing access to all mountain bikers.

Recommended Routes in Silvan Forest - 1

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Favorite One of the numerous switchbacks
Intermediate/Difficult

Alpha to Involution

10.0 mi 16.1 km 2,307' Up 703.31 m Up 2,003' Down 610.37 m Down

Richmond, NZ

Silvan Forest Biking

  • 11 Miles 18 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 17 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Silvan Forest - 19

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0.9 mi 1.4 km #1Exodus
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #2Sequence
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
0.4 mi 0.6 km #3Hare Down
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
0.3 mi 0.6 km #4The Sling
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
0.4 mi 0.7 km #5Jubilee Gum
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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1.2 mi 2.0 km #6Widdershins
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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0.4 mi 0.7 km #7Alpha Tahi
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
0.8 mi 1.3 km #8Alpha Rua
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
0.9 mi 1.4 km #9Alpha Toru
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
0.7 mi 1.1 km #10Alpha Trail
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate
Richmond, NZ

Photos of Silvan Forest - 13

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Climbing up the well-graded Alpha Trail in the Silvan Forest.
Oct 14, 2017 near Richmond, NZ
Looking east to Mt. Malita from the top of Barnicoat Road.
Oct 14, 2017 near Richmond, NZ
Climbing Widdershins Trail to the top of Involution with Tasman Bay in the background.
Oct 14, 2017 near Richmond, NZ
Tight hairpins are a notable "feature" of Involution.
Oct 14, 2017 near Richmond, NZ
Native bush lines Involution Trail.
Oct 14, 2017 near Richmond, NZ
A newly cut corner on Alpha Trail.
Oct 16, 2017 near Richmond, NZ
The first part of Involution is just a warm up for what's to come
Dec 10, 2017 near Nelson, NZ
The easy grade of Alpha Wha
Dec 11, 2017 near Richmond, NZ