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SaveThe trail starts around the Laings road gate, off Whare Flat Road (on way up to the Bullpen) on the left. Look out for the there's a notice board with map and other information there to help with navigation.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: City Managed
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Laings Road gate, off Whare Flat Road.
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- Mountain Bike
80 trails
- E-Bike
67 trails
- Gravel Bike
16 trails
- Hike
55 trails
- Trail Running
55 trails
Region Details
- 14
- 14
- 22
- 24
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Nov 5, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 82
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 80
- Trails E-Bike
- 67
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 16
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 55
- Trails Trail Running
- 55
- Total Distance
- 50 miles
- Total Descent
- 18,432 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,069 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,370 ft
- Reports
- 442
- Photos
- 204
- Completed Counter
- 12,101
Popular Whare Flat Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 339 ft • 329 •
Easy Uphill track to avoid riding on the road to get to the bullpen car park.
• 75 ★ 2.6 • 1,568 ft • 120 ft • 292 •
Wide singletrack trail with moto ruts to keep things interesting and a rock garden about two-thirds of the way down to keep the stoke factor high. A challenging climb if you're keen. Beware of motorbikes.
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 2,192 ft • 0 ft • 228 •
The sister track to Brown Butter. A natural trail that runs along the hillside above Berma Rd with a wee bit of off camber riding. Can be lapped by using the Return track back to Middle Rd, or join Brown Butter and head downhill to CF...
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 2,861 ft • 6 ft • 220 •
Reinstated track linking the Bull Ring to Lucy's Run. Can be ridden in both directions.
• 55 ★ 3.4 • 2,449 ft • 35 ft • 199 •
TRACK CLOSED DURING THE WEEK FOR FORESTRY WORK DO NOT RIDE THROUGH THE WEEK ONLY RIDE ON THE WEEKENDS A twisty track that mostly descends. Has some drops, small jumps and pleanty of berms. When the track is wet it is very slippery, is a...
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,169 ft • 0 ft • 197 •
Try and hold your speed through some flat turns on a reasonably shallow grade. A great flowing trail as an easier addition to Whare Flat
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,001 ft • 0 ft • 190 •
Pump through some natural features and try to hold your speed on this mellow trail. A few rock features to keep you on your toes and a couple of pinches to get you pedalling
Whare Flat Mountain Bike Routes
9 miles • 1,911 ft • 0 • Loop •
Park at the Bull Ring Car Park Descend on Whare Flat gravel Road Climb on the access gravel track to the...
10 miles • 2,695 ft • 11 • Point to Point • Race •
Enter here https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=300289 Hone in your skills for The...
14 miles • 3,987 ft • 14 • Loop • Race •
2023 Emerson's 3 Peaks Enduro Day 1 Whare Flat Course Map.
14 miles • 3,968 ft • 18 • Loop • Race •
2023 Emerson's 3 Peaks Enduro Day 1 Whare Flat course
13 miles • 3,628 ft • 18 • Race •
3 Peaks 2023 2 days of racing in Dunedin. This year racing will occur over the hill at Whare Flat on...
Photos of Whare Flat Mountain Bike
Videos of Whare Flat Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburglar | Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:55pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 31, 2026 | Dry | cheesyknob | Large tree down just below first feature... | |
| High Street | Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:48pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 31, 2026 | Dry | cheesyknob | large tree down right across up by where... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gsponce | vote | trail | activity #107319407 | Nov 6, 2026 @ 5:08pm Nov 6, 2026 |
| craiggoesmountainbiking | add | report | activity #107276811 | Nov 5, 2026 @ 11:28pm Nov 5, 2026 |
| LarsFTPwaC | ridden | trail | activity #107008915 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 8:03am Nov 1, 2026 |
| cheesyknob | add | report | activity #106981080 and 1 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 11:48pm Oct 31, 2026 |
| Jmc432 | vote | trail | activity #105700976 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 12:01pm Oct 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Blocked by gorse at SE end. Avoid… | Mar 29, 2026 @ 10:18am Mar 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Use caution on exit ramp as some clown looks... | Apr 12, 2025 @ 5:54pm Apr 12, 2025 | ||
| report | Now clear | Jan 23, 2025 @ 4:06pm Jan 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Unreal! | Dec 6, 2024 @ 12:11am Dec 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Short, steep and fun alternative exit to... | May 2, 2024 @ 1:45am May 2, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwoods/Wakari Creek | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2.3 km | |
| Leith Valley | 1 | 1 | 3 km | ||
| Jubilee Park | 2 | 3.4 km | |||
| Signal Hill | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5.2 km |
| Bethunes Gully/Forrester Park | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 80 | 48 miles | 18,337 ft | 30 miles | 2,070 ft | #678 | #24 | 199 | 441 | 7 | 7,260 | |
| E-Bike | 67 | 45 miles | 15,807 ft | 27 miles | 2,070 ft | #1,047 | #35 | 4 | 390 | 2 | 1,809 | |
| Gravel Bike | 16 | 23 miles | 3,967 ft | 11 miles | 2,070 ft | #71 | #4 | 44 | 13 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1,755 ft | 62 ft | 1,690 ft | 62 ft | #840 | #40 | 9 | 4 | |||
| Hike | 55 | 42 miles | 12,575 ft | 23 miles | 2,070 ft | #2,832 | #45 | 1 | 360 | 95 | ||
| Trail Running | 55 | 42 miles | 12,575 ft | 23 miles | 2,070 ft | #2,131 | #29 | 360 | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Whare Flat?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Whare Flat are:
- Peeled Cheese (4.4/5)
- Lucy's Run (4.4/5)
- Instant Classic! (4.4/5)
- Double Dutch (4.3/5)
- Slippery Penguin (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Whare Flat?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Whare Flat are:
- February (48 activities)
- January (47 activities)
- April (39 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Whare Flat?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Whare Flat. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Whare Flat?
The longest trail in Whare Flat is Raceman's Track at 6.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Whare Flat?
The best hiking trails in Whare Flat are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Whare Flat?
The best trail running trails in Whare Flat are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Whare Flat?
Whare Flat has a total of 82 trails. Of those, 80 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Whare Flat to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Whare Flat?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Whare Flat is Swine Spur with 333 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Whare Flat?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Whare Flat is Heart Stopper with 231 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Whare Flat?
Whare Flat supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Whare Flat?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Whare Flat is Swine Spur with an average grade of 15.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Whare Flat?
The overall region status for Whare Flat is Clear / Green. Out of 90 trails:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
- Closed: 28
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Can I ride an ebike in Whare Flat?
Yes, Whare Flat supports e-bike riding. There are 79 trails in Whare Flat that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Whare Flat?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Whare Flat are: View all mountain biking routes in Whare Flat.
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What type of bike is most common in Whare Flat?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Whare Flat are:
- AM (78 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Whare Flat?
The most popular Strava segments in Whare Flat are:
- Mackie Dackie (up) (976 athletes)
- Return pinch (882 athletes)
- Necessary Evil (623 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Whare Flat?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Whare Flat. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Whare Flat.
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What trails are closed in Whare Flat?
There are currently 28 closed trails in Whare Flat. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
- Closed: 28
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Whare Flat?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Whare Flat are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
Activities
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