About Time Mountain Biking Trail

more stats

1.3 miles

Distance

65 ft

Climb

-295 ft

Descent

00:12:24

Avg time

-228 ft

Altitude change

1,201 ft

Altitude min

1,433 ft

Altitude max

1,431 ft

Altitude start

1,204 ft

Altitude end

-3.3%

Grade

-26.8%

Grade max

17.2%

Grade min

1,260 ft

Distance climb

3,455 ft

Distance down

2,192 ft

Distance flat

00:12:24

Avg time

About Time Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
Riding Area

Arapuke Forest
Palmerston North
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
Global Ranking
#78413 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #40776 in E-Biking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

Downhill Only
Popular Direction Shown
Physical Rating

Easy
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1
TTFs on Trail

Berm, Bridge, Jump, Roller Coaster
Land Owner

Palmerston North City Council

A predominantly downhill flowing trail with lots of berms and a smooth surface that's fun for all the family. Running from the summit of the park this trail has has a few incarnations over the years. The berms and rollers make for great times and make About Time a great trail to get those skills dialed in on. There is even a bridge thrown into the mix to keep you on your toes the whole way down to where it meets Ice Breaker.

Keep your eyes out, at the mid point of the trail in branches. There is the option to continue on About Time to Ice Breaker, or you can split off and take a short trail section to Container Hub. This is good for riders who wish to go straight into Mr. Twister.

source: Arapuke Trails

Access Info

Accessed from the Summit Hub, The trail starts right from the top of the park along the farmers fenceline.

Trail Supporters

past supporters

Trailpro
2018
Builder
Southstar Trails
2017
Builder
Manawatu Mountain Bike Club
2012 - 2013
Builder

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Manawatu Mountain Bike Club
Please consider joining or donating to the local trail association to support
trail development & maintenance.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

2 rides
11 miles average

6 Months

19 rides
9 miles avg distance

All

189 rides
Last: Sep 12, 2026

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About Time Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Sep 12, 2026 @ 6:40pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 11, 2026	Trees down totally blocking path- no way around - need to hike a bike down along fence line and avoid small stream at the bottom to rejoin track
	Sep 12, 2026 @ 6:38pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 11, 2026
	Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:24pm Sep 1, 2024	Wet but not too wet
	Dec 20, 2023 @ 9:33am Dec 20, 2023	Clear and running well a few days after some rain. Still a few puddles and small muddy spots
	Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:37am Jul 15, 2023