With the extreme fire risk throughout North Canterbury there are many trail closures, but never fear, you can always find somewhere to walk and ride.
The Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail is open and delightful at this time of the year – the grapes are ripening, the cellar doors are open!
The St James Cycle Trail is open, you could do the whole ride or just one day, half day rides or even just a few hours.
Many of the Hanmer Springs trails are closed but the Heritage Forest, Woodland area and Conical Hill are all still open – but very dry!
While the Archeron Road through the Molesworth is closed to vehicles, DOC have confirmed that cyclists are still welcome to traverse this high country icon – definitely ‘riding the big country’

Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail