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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 25, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      114
      Trails Mountain Bike
      107
      Trails E-Bike
      49
      Trails Horse
      5
      Trails Hike
      76
      Trails Trail Running
      77
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Total Distance
      176 miles
      Total Descent
      27,041 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,826 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,869 ft
      Reports
      445
      Photos
      182
      Ridden Counter
      22,543

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: First Sends on New Zealand's New Freeride Training Compound
      Jun 9, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      Green Estate looks like an awesome, progressive facility for riders in New Zealand.
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Palmerston North Mountain Bike

      trail: Chili Beans
      2 |
      Oct 22, 2024 @ 2:02am
      Oct 22, 2024
      20 |
      Sep 23, 2024 @ 6:11pm
      Sep 23, 2024
      trail: Main Line
      7 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 9:11pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      trail: Main Line
      6 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 9:11pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      trail: Main Line
      6 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 9:11pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      trail: Main Line
      7 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 9:11pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      35 |
      Apr 7, 2024 @ 2:00pm
      Apr 7, 2024
      28 |
      Apr 7, 2024 @ 2:00pm
      Apr 7, 2024

      Videos of Palmerston North Mountain Bike

      Mind the Gap
      1 | Mar 19, 2023
      i am still bad
      trail: Mr Twister
      | Mar 12, 2023
      i am bad
      | Mar 12, 2023
      Two Bails, One Stump
      trail: Kārearea
      198 | May 15, 2022
      Wookiee move - big case
      trail: Chewbacca
      202 | Oct 2, 2021
      Taco Tuesday
      202 | Jun 11, 2021
      Caught cam
      trail: Mr Twister
      106 | Feb 26, 2021
      1st ride @ Jumping Jack
      75 | Feb 26, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Rata Street-Kitchener Park Path
      Apr 25, 2025 @ 3:15pm
      Apr 25, 2025
      IdealFeilding routeryndesyn
      Te Ara o Mahurangi
      Jan 12, 2025 @ 7:43am
      Jan 12, 2025
      IdealE-Bike Intermediate track in excellent...Dan7145
      Hall Block Rd
      Jan 12, 2025 @ 7:43am
      Jan 12, 2025
      IdealE-Bike Easy gravel roadDan7145
      Humpty Jumpty
      Nov 17, 2024 @ 11:52am
      Nov 17, 2024
      DryE-Bike Despite two days of rain previously,...Colytonboy
      Rhythm and Vines
      Oct 16, 2024 @ 8:57pm
      Oct 16, 2024
      Wet dirtologist MMBC
      Foo Fighter
      Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:24pm
      Sep 1, 2024
      IdealWet but not too wetOutdoor_dude
      About Time
      Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:24pm
      Sep 1, 2024
      IdealWet but not too wetOutdoor_dude
      Mind the Gap
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      Drylachiemartin
      Shuttle Rd
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      Drylachiemartin
      Ripper
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      Very Drylachiemartin

      Activity Feed

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      ryndesynaddreportactivity #70362794
      Apr 25, 2025 @ 2:09pm
      Apr 25, 2025
      ScaredyCat2021wishlistregionactivity #69846722
      Apr 18, 2025 @ 1:07am
      Apr 18, 2025
      JulianaG5PPIRwishlisttrailactivity #69656076 and 2 more
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 5:58pm
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      Apr 14, 2025 @ 5:58pm
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      Apr 10, 2025 @ 4:07am
      Apr 10, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      KerryDaidsontrailHe Ara Kotahi PathwayGreat ride. Loved it
      Feb 22, 2025 @ 12:17pm
      Feb 22, 2025
      NeilSsWEQStrailTe Ara KaikohiAbsolutely fantastic family friendly trail...
      Oct 25, 2024 @ 3:23am
      Oct 25, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailRhythm and VinesDidn’t find anything challenging enough with...
      Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:36am
      Jan 7, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailKāreareaTop section is fun and flowey and a solid 3 -...
      Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:32am
      Jan 7, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailJack And The BeanstalkExcellent uphill track. A few challenging...
      Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:29am
      Jan 7, 2024

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike104167 miles22,277 ft54 miles3,825 ft
      #497#171824462519,588
      E-Bike4985 miles14,452 ft32 miles3,806 ft
      #271#1740111,770
      Horse532 miles1,857 ft8 miles3,806 ft
      #284#584
      Hike76148 miles18,570 ft46 miles3,825 ft
      #4,081#653871175
      Trail Running77152 miles18,642 ft47 miles3,825 ft
      #3,792#63387955
      Dirtbike/Moto216 miles1,617 ft4 miles3,484 ft
      #170#58411
      ATV/ORV/OHV216 miles1,617 ft4 miles3,484 ft
      #80#284
      • By RoccoNZ & contributors
      • Admins: MMBC
      • #7145 - 12,794 views

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