3.9 miles
Distance
551 ft
Climb
-550 ft
Descent
759 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
568 ft
Altitude min
609 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-29.4%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,870 ft
Distance flat

Proposed 2025 XC Club champs route

Detailed Description
XCO Race Loop is a 4 mile intermediate race route located near New Plymouth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 551 ft with a max elevation of 759 ft then descends -550 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 8, 2025)

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New Plymouth Mountain Bikers (npmtb.co.nz)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Altitude min
    568 ft
  • Altitude start
    609 ft
  • Altitude end
    610 ft
  • Climb
    551 ft
  • Descent
    -550 ft
  • Grade max
    -29.4%
  • Grade min
    37.2%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,870 ft

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Trails in Route

Slice Of Heaven1,932 ft
Crazy Train1,864 ft
Phil's Track315 ft
Climb-Ax358 ft
Forestry Side Road246 ft
Track the Ripper2,277 ft
The Shuttle2,904 ft
Rerun643 ft
Sinclairs787 ft
Hihi988 ft
Tui Loop981 ft
Fantail2,500 ft
Access trail180 ft
Kiwi Lo482 ft
Fenceline1,037 ft

Details

  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Taranaki
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Bike north on Track the Ripper.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
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