5.1 miles
Distance
1,176 ft
Climb
-1,166 ft
Descent
3,746 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
2,657 ft
Altitude min
2,657 ft
Altitude start
2,667 ft
Altitude end
-88%
Grade max
51.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
646 ft
Distance flat

Great loop ride from Mistletoe Flat campground with plenty of variety and some views from near Lyndon Saddle.

Detailed Description
Luge Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Castle Hill. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,176 ft with a max elevation of 3,746 ft then descends -1,166 ft.
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Craigieburn Trails (www.craigieburntrails.org.nz)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 10 min
  • Altitude min
    2,657 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,657 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,667 ft
  • Climb
    1,176 ft
  • Descent
    -1,166 ft
  • Grade max
    -88%
  • Grade min
    51.1%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    646 ft

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Trails in Route

Sidle 734,072 ft
Lyndon Saddle1 mile
Luge1 mile

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    37
Avg: 4.65 (3 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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trail: Sidle 73
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Luge
Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:06pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 8, 2026
Open for Spring 2026 - may close again depending on spring storm(s) reporter
Sidle 73
Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:06pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 8, 2026
Open for Spring 2026 - may close again depending on spring storm(s) reporter
Lyndon Saddle
Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:06pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 8, 2026
Open for Spring 2026 - may close again depending on spring storm(s) reporter
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