13.1 miles
Distance
3,628 ft
Climb
-3,647 ft
Descent
1,718 ft
High Point

3 Peaks 2023 2 days of racing in Dunedin. This year racing will occur over the hill at Whare Flat on Saturday and Signal Hill on Sunday. Expect 900-1000m of climbing. Cheeky wee post-race feeds and a general all-around good time. You’ll be able to practice on Friday.

Detailed Description
3 Peaks 2023 day 1 is a 13 mile advanced race route located near Dunedin. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 3,628 ft with a max elevation of 1,718 ft then descends -3,647 ft.
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Route Sections

1 Stage 1 - Lucy's Run
  • 2,333 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -401 ft descent
2 Stage 2 - Cobra Wazwick
  • 2,992 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -509 ft descent
3 Stage 3 - Double Dutch extension
  • 3,114 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -645 ft descent
4 Stage 4 - London Calling Full 80s
  • 2 miles distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -1,005 ft descent
5 Stage 5 - Obelix
  • 2,569 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -435 ft descent
6 Stage 6 - Tin Man
  • 1,778 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -294 ft descent

Trails in Route

Fir Trader1 mile
No Name Track2,516 ft
Lucy's Run1,050 ft
Access Road2 miles
Cobra1,493 ft
Wazwick1,171 ft
Double Dutch1,522 ft
Star Anise5,013 ft
London Link3,425 ft
London Calling1,444 ft
London Link410 ft
The Bridge1,076 ft
T n G614 ft
Eighties2,697 ft
Obelix2,359 ft
Tin Man1,457 ft

Details

  • Race Course
  • Race Date
    Saturday February 18, 2023
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
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More Stats for 3 Peaks 2023 day 1 mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 32 min
  • Altitude change
    -13 ft
  • Altitude min
    573 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,234 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,220 ft
  • Grade max
    -76.3%
  • Grade min
    48.9%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,278 ft

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Mackie Dackie.
  2. Continue for 500 meters.
  3. Bear left onto Fir Trader.
  4. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  5. Turn left to stay on Fir Trader.
  6. Continue for 100 meters.
  7. Walk northwest on No Name Track.
  8. Continue for 800 meters.
  9. Bear right onto Lucy's Run.
  10. Continue for 400 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Smeaton's Road.
  12. Continue for 30 meters.
  13. Walk west on Smeaton's Road.
  14. Continue for 30 meters.
  15. Walk east on Smeaton's Road.
  16. Continue for 400 meters.
  17. Turn right to stay on Smeaton's Road.
  18. Continue for 800 meters.
  19. Bear left onto Longridge Road.
  20. Continue for 700 meters.
  21. Turn left onto Access Road.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
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