more stats
2,162 ft
Distance
202 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:07:01
Avg time
162 ft
Altitude change
691 ft
Altitude min
853 ft
Altitude max
691 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
46.9%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance climb
295 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:07:01
Avg time

About Thyme Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Inlet
    Cromwell
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5854 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16848 in E-Biking
    • #434571 in Trail Running
    • #66909 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #100 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #333 in E-Biking
    • #4,591 in Trail Running
    • #1,241 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Please don't ride when wet or in Freeze-Thaw conditions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Cromwell Mountain Bike Club

About Thyme is a 700 metre Intermediate two-way trail. It initially follows alongside the Bannockburn Stream and then climbs reasonably steeply with about 13 tight and technical switchbacks. Dry and dusty trail conditions can make traction difficult. Side slope exposure adds challenge. The trail provides access to Pretty Dicey and the rear basin area.
This was the first trail built in this location by volunteers from the Cromwell MTB club.
The Club has been granted access by a generous private landowner. Please respect owners' generosity and requests.

Tags
BermsDropsExposureJumps

Trail Supporters

  • Sponsor

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 4.0 km average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 10.7 km avg distance
All
  • 19 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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About Thyme Trail Reports

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Oct 25, 2025 @ 8:45am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2025
Trail in great order. Been weed sprayed. Switchbacks been given a tidy up and drainage cleared
Jul 9, 2025 @ 1:55pm
Jul 9, 2025
Been some wet patches and some rider damage. Don't ride in wet conditions
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Status:
on Oct 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is About Thyme located?
      About Thyme is located in The Inlet, Cromwell, New Zealand. It is part of the The Inlet trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.08925, 169.1722.
      ▼ How hard is About Thyme?
      About Thyme is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for About Thyme?
      About Thyme has 202 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 691 ft to 853 ft.
      ▼ How long is About Thyme?
      About Thyme is 2,162 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on About Thyme?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on About Thyme. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride About Thyme?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride About Thyme are:
      • October (4 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • November (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access About Thyme? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to About Thyme are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride About Thyme?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride About Thyme. The trail is 2,162 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is About Thyme?
      About Thyme is a very popular trail. There have been 96 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 134 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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