more stats
5,023 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-241 ft
Descent
00:13:20
Avg time
-186 ft
Altitude change
1,982 ft
Altitude min
2,168 ft
Altitude max
2,168 ft
Altitude start
1,982 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance climb
3,681 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:13:20
Avg time

Aerial Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Denniston Plateau
    Westport
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #397873 in Trail Running
    • #396644 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,905 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,396 in Trail Running
    • #4,098 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Following the old Aerial rope way which transported coal between mines, this track is a mixture of single track over large rock slabs, rock gardens and rutted out 4WD track. Good in all weather and a good option for a final track of the day.

Access Info

Aerial starts a few hundred meters along Pig Route from the top of the hill. It is well signposted.

Tags
Faint trailRock gardensRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Feb 7, 2026
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Aerial Trail Reports

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Jan 2, 2022 @ 9:39am
Jan 2, 2022
 This is a little tricky to find the trailhead over the slab at the start (although obvious once you do!) it’s a real mixed bag. Generally...
Oct 12, 2019 @ 8:10pm
Oct 12, 2019
 Mostly dry. Just one muddy 4x4 section. 2 small streams to plow tyrough, quite fun
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Status:
on Jan 2, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jan 11, 2020 @ 2:56pm
      Jan 11, 2020
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      1 Review & Comments

      urban-broccoli urban-broccoli
      Another 4wd track. Nice for an explore,no real flow to it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Aerial located?
      Aerial is located in Denniston Plateau, Westport, New Zealand. It is part of the Denniston Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.74594, 171.79241.
      ▼ How hard is Aerial?
      Aerial is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aerial?
      Aerial has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 241 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,982 ft to 2,168 ft.
      ▼ Is Aerial a point to point trail?
      Aerial is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Aerial?
      Aerial is 5,023 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aerial?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Aerial. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Aerial? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aerial are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Aerial?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Aerial. The trail is 5,023 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Aerial?
      Aerial is a very popular trail. There have been 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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