4.2 miles
Distance
729 ft
Climb
-731 ft
Descent
808 ft
High Point

The 2016 Dunners Summer Series kicks off on the Redwoods/Wakari Creek trails. There are two timed segments:

Stage 1: Skid Track to Redwood Loop (Down) to Slytherin (Down) (124 m descending in 1.3 km)
Starts out wide-open on the skid track before passing right of the log at the top hub and dropping into a bermy section through the Redwoods and on to narrower single track alongside Wakari Creek. Remember to duck as you go under the large fallen tree and, to shave valuable seconds, hit the log ride near the bottom of the trail.

Stage 2: Skid Track to Holler Coaster to Lower Rooty Ridge (124 m descending in 1.1 km)
Starts out again on the wide-open skid track, this time going left of the log at the top hub into twisty bermy trail with a few exposed roots and small rollable jumps to keep things interesting.

Keep an eye on the Dunners Summer Series Facebook Page for updates and more info.

Detailed Description
2016 Dunners Summer Series #1 is a 4 mile popular intermediate route located near Dunedin. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 729 ft with a max elevation of 808 ft then descends -731 ft.

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17 Reviews & Comments

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petegalenz (Dec 31, 2022 at 19:21)
Trail Weir Two
Some tight switchbacks and narrow gaps between trees - barely wider than handlebars. Easy gradient.
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petegalenz (Dec 31, 2022 at 19:21)
Trail Weir Two
Some tight switchbacks and narrow gaps between trees - barely wider than handlebars. Easy gradient.
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petegalenz (Dec 31, 2022 at 19:21)
Trail Weir Two
Some tight switchbacks and narrow gaps between trees - barely wider than handlebars. Easy gradient.
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Otagomountainbikestudent (Aug 8, 2019 at 19:36)
Trail Redwood Loop (Up)
Really good ride. In the wet it stays underneath the thick forest canopy so an easy climb regardless of the weather. We'll worth it!
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Otagomountainbikestudent (Aug 8, 2019 at 19:36)
Trail Redwood Loop (Up)
Really good ride. In the wet it stays underneath the thick forest canopy so an easy climb regardless of the weather. We'll worth it!
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Otagomountainbikestudent (Aug 8, 2019 at 19:36)
Trail Redwood Loop (Up)
Really good ride. In the wet it stays underneath the thick forest canopy so an easy climb regardless of the weather. We'll worth it!
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 3:08)
Trail Lower Rooty Ridge
Switchbacks to take you to the bottom.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 3:06)
Trail Holler Coaster
Top half is a switchback descent with some exposed roots but high berms. Watch out for the big log (can roll over). Lower half consist of a series of narrow steep descent/steep ascent combo - carry just enough speed to get back up before the next one. No escape routes - unless the gully is considered as one.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 3:00)
Trail McGouns Extension
If you climbed Weir 2 this takes you straight to the "top hub".
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:56)
Trail Weir Two
A technical tight switchback climb with some exposed roots. Gradient is easy.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:56)
Trail Weir Two
A technical tight switchback climb with some exposed roots. Gradient is easy.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:56)
Trail Weir Two
A technical tight switchback climb with some exposed roots. Gradient is easy.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:52)
Trail Slytherin (Down)
Mainly narrow single track descent with switchbacks towards the end, taking you to the start of Weir 2 climb or an easy gradient climb back to the carpark.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:49)
Trail Redwood Loop (Down)
It may rate green, but easily the most fun bit of the forest - fast switchback downhill with high berms. I have a mate to claims he can [nearly] do it with no brakes.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:48)
Trail Redwood Loop (Up)
Narrow switchback single track with trees either side, easy gradient climb. Very addictive because of where it leads to.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:48)
Trail Redwood Loop (Up)
Narrow switchback single track with trees either side, easy gradient climb. Very addictive because of where it leads to.
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chickenrunz (Feb 26, 2016 at 2:48)
Trail Redwood Loop (Up)
Narrow switchback single track with trees either side, easy gradient climb. Very addictive because of where it leads to.
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Route Sections

1 Stage 1
2 Stage 2
3 Stage 2

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Details

  • Riding area
    Redwoods/Wakari Creek
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    409
More Stats for 2016 Dunners Summer Series #1 mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -5 ft
  • Altitude min
    509 ft
  • Altitude start
    609 ft
  • Altitude end
    604 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -41.5%
  • Grade min
    38.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,983 ft
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not sure what happened here. the roots are too big

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Weir Two
Dec 31, 2022 @ 7:15pm
Dec 31, 2022
Mc Gouns Rd
Dec 16, 2022 @ 12:28pm
Dec 16, 2022
cut grass top section were it narrows
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McGouns Extension
Dec 16, 2022 @ 12:28pm
Dec 16, 2022
trimmed
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Skid Track
Dec 11, 2022 @ 11:12pm
Dec 11, 2022
cut big pine out plus did some trimming
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Slytherin (UP)
Oct 19, 2022 @ 11:17pm
Oct 19, 2022
Trimmed
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