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      The 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
      South Road Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Laings Road gate, off Whare Flat Road.
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      Region Details
      • 13
      • 19
      • 15
      • 13
      • 2
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of Mar 11, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      71
      Trails Mountain Bike
      75
      Trails E-Bike
      67
      Trails Hike
      45
      Trails Trail Running
      45
      Total Distance
      44 miles
      Total Descent
      13,013 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,064 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,370 ft
      Reports
      361
      Photos
      130
      Ridden Counter
      8,232

      Photos of Whare Flat Mountain Bike

      trail: 90s Bush
      26 |
      Jun 12, 2023 @ 12:53am
      Jun 12, 2023
      87 |
      Feb 4, 2023 @ 12:04am
      Feb 4, 2023
      91 |
      Dec 16, 2022 @ 7:21pm
      Dec 16, 2022
      64 |
      Dec 16, 2022 @ 7:21pm
      Dec 16, 2022
      77 |
      Dec 16, 2022 @ 7:21pm
      Dec 16, 2022
      58 |
      Dec 16, 2022 @ 7:21pm
      Dec 16, 2022
      59 |
      Dec 16, 2022 @ 7:21pm
      Dec 16, 2022
      72 |
      Dec 3, 2018 @ 12:47am
      Dec 3, 2018

      Videos of Whare Flat Mountain Bike

      Boomer Remover
      | Dec 18, 2020
      | Dec 18, 2020
      Coronation St, Whare Flat,
      0:21 | 354 | May 4, 2020
      Obelix Whare Flat Dunedin
      trail: Obelix
      6:39 | 57 | Apr 3, 2023 , Dunedin
      youtuber Little Surprises @ Whare Flat. Dunedin
      3:28 | 183 | Nov 30, 2021 , Dunedin
      youtuber GT  @ Whare Flat. Dunedin
      trail: GT
      2:30 | 219 | Nov 30, 2021 , Dunedin
      youtuber Shenanigans-Evil Shenanigans  @ Whare Flat....
      3:49 | 242 | Nov 23, 2021 , Dunedin
      youtuber Coronation Street @ Whare Flat. Dunedin.
      1:59 | 236 | Aug 18, 2021 , Dunedin

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      The Bridge
      Jun 17, 2023 @ 2:16am
      Jun 17, 2023
      Dry Small tree down across trail, can ride...Kaina
      Rollinsons Road
      Jun 1, 2023 @ 5:38am
      Jun 1, 2023
      VariableSmitty231
      Peeled Cheese
      May 29, 2023 @ 1:45am
      May 29, 2023
      Ideal roberthavill MBO
      Borrowed Time
      Mar 16, 2023 @ 4:03pm
      Mar 16, 2023
      VariableTwo trees down at the start of borrows timeBevan335
      Choccy Milk
      Mar 16, 2023 @ 3:56pm
      Mar 16, 2023
      VariableTree down about 300m inBevan335
      Instant Classic!
      Mar 11, 2023 @ 10:46pm
      Mar 11, 2023
      Variable roberthavill MBO
      Fir Trader
      Feb 19, 2023 @ 1:52pm
      Feb 19, 2023
      Very Dry roberthavill MBO
      Mackie Dackie
      Feb 15, 2023 @ 9:23pm
      Feb 15, 2023
      Dry lite trimmingcraiggoesmountainbiking MBO Trail Crew
      Tin Man
      Feb 15, 2023 @ 9:22pm
      Feb 15, 2023
      Dry cut stumps out and trimmedcraiggoesmountainbiking MBO Trail Crew
      London Link
      Feb 14, 2023 @ 9:08pm
      Feb 14, 2023
      Dry trimmed for 3 peakscraiggoesmountainbiking MBO Trail Crew

      Activity Feed

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      Mo-KeanriddentrailChoccy Milk
      Sep 17, 2023 @ 3:13am
      Sep 17, 2023
      BsmithnzriddentrailEighties Bush
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 11:04am
      Sep 14, 2023
      AaronSandersonriddentrailBermageddon-The End of Straights
      Sep 11, 2023 @ 10:04pm
      Sep 11, 2023
      Craigcrf125riddentrailEighties Bush
      Sep 10, 2023 @ 2:16am
      Sep 10, 2023
      Craigcrf125riddentrailLucy's Run and 2 more
      Sep 6, 2023 @ 11:23pm
      Sep 6, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      oldguycycletrailTongue and GrooveTotally agree if this is black diamond i am a...
      Apr 22, 2023 @ 9:56pm
      Apr 22, 2023
      JohnwshawtrailFir TraderTight trail and quite rooty. Good test. Much...
      Jan 5, 2023 @ 11:56pm
      Jan 5, 2023
      garthswtrailRawdogTrails over grown running ok between fallen...
      Dec 27, 2021 @ 10:09pm
      Dec 27, 2021
      dipsettrailTe Ara HoroekaMore of a blue trail, definitely easier than...
      Jun 2, 2021 @ 12:21am
      Jun 2, 2021
      creilandtrailStifler's MumSick track. Interesting style. Didn’t know...
      May 15, 2021 @ 6:49am
      May 15, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Redwoods/Wakari Creek 8 62.3 km
      Leith Valley 1 13 km
      Jubilee Park 23.4 km
      Signal Hill 3 3 12 55.2 km
      Bethunes Gully/Forrester Park 5 6 35.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike7542 miles12,917 ft24 miles2,064 ft
      #854#3812936055,446
      E-Bike6741 miles12,238 ft23 miles2,064 ft
      #305#1613261430
      Hike4536 miles7,510 ft17 miles2,064 ft
      #1,192#3530056
      Trail Running4536 miles7,510 ft17 miles2,064 ft
      #1,195#3530056
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      • Admins: MBO, Dubnyk
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