more stats
2,234 ft
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:05:22
Avg time
155 ft
Altitude change
1,728 ft
Altitude min
1,891 ft
Altitude max
1,728 ft
Altitude start
1,883 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
1,621 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:05:22
Avg time

Ajar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt Hutt Bike Park
    Methven
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16149 in E-Biking
    • #340597 in Trail Running
    • #438698 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #450 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #316 in E-Biking
    • #4,021 in Trail Running
    • #4,453 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2023

Ajar is a climbing link taking you from the Pinky's Skid site back onto front door to climb up for another lap.

Access Info

The trail starts at the Pinky's Skid site where Pinky's, Blues and Bob's Bridge end.

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Bridges

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Ajar Trail Reports

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Dec 29, 2025 @ 8:19pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 28, 2025
 All good freshly trimmed
Sep 6, 2024 @ 3:49pm
Sep 6, 2024
 Tree across the track
Sep 9, 2023 @ 12:05am
Sep 9, 2023
 reporter Freshly opened and running good.
Sep 9, 2023 @ 12:05am
Sep 9, 2023
 reporter Freshly opened and running good.
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on Dec 29, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ajar located?
      Ajar is located in Mt Hutt Bike Park, Methven, New Zealand. It is part of the Mt Hutt Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.55573, 171.55963.
      ▼ How hard is Ajar?
      Ajar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ajar?
      Ajar has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,728 ft to 1,891 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ajar?
      Ajar is 2,234 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ajar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ajar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ajar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ajar are:
      • March (8 activities)
      • November (6 activities)
      • January (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ajar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ajar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ajar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Ajar. The trail is 2,234 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ajar?
      Ajar is a moderately popular trail. There have been 396 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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