1.6 miles
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-1,378 ft
Descent
1,509 ft
High Point
-1,332 ft
Altitude change
130 ft
Altitude min
1,509 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
-16.2%
Grade
-73.3%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
489 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat

The hardest tech that CAP has to offer, all in one lap.

Detailed Description
Hard Tech Lap is a 2 mile less popular extreme route located near Christchurch. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 46 ft with a max elevation of 1,509 ft then descends -1,378 ft.
Tags
BermsJumps

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 5 trails (newest: Oct 3, 2026)

Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 14 min
  • Altitude change
    -1,332 ft
  • Altitude min
    130 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,509 ft
  • Altitude end
    177 ft
  • Climb
    46 ft
  • Descent
    -1,378 ft
  • Grade
    -16.2%
  • Grade max
    -73.3%
  • Grade min
    23.2%
  • Distance climb
    489 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    292 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • Bike type
    DH
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Extreme
  • Activity Logs
    3
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