more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
635 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:34:35
Avg time
624 ft
Altitude change
577 ft
Altitude min
1,202 ft
Altitude max
577 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
36.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
928 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:34:35
Avg time

AC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #10
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #169617 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54974 in E-Biking
    • #349379 in Trail Running
    • #341196 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,648 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,380 in E-Biking
    • #4,146 in Trail Running
    • #3,680 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matangi Station MTB

Techy climb to Double Gates (2-way)

Access Info Restricted Access

Passes must be purchased before entry at: https://matangistationmtb.com/passes

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16.8 km avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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AC Trail Reports

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Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:11am (Pacific/Auckland)
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:28am
Apr 6, 2025
Sep 11, 2022 @ 1:15pm
Sep 11, 2022
Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface
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on Feb 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is AC located?
      AC is located in Matangi Station MTB, Alexandra, New Zealand. It is part of the Matangi Station MTB trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.26344, 169.39943.
      ▼ How hard is AC?
      AC is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for AC?
      AC has 635 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 577 ft to 1,202 ft.
      ▼ Is AC a point to point trail?
      AC is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is AC?
      AC is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on AC?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on AC. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride AC?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride AC are:
      • February (17 activities)
      • March (17 activities)
      • April (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access AC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to AC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride AC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride AC. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is AC?
      AC is a very popular trail. There have been 945 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 894 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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