more stats
1,854 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:01:49
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
177 ft
Altitude min
201 ft
Altitude max
195 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
709 ft
Distance climb
896 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
Avg time

Alcatraz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Araheke MTB Park (Wiritoa & Pauri)
    Whanganui
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62936 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40934 in E-Biking
    • #142009 in Trail Running
    • #137266 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Alcatraz is a 565 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Whanganui. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alcatraz located?
      Alcatraz is located in Araheke MTB Park (Wiritoa & Pauri), Whanganui, New Zealand. It is part of the Araheke MTB Park (Wiritoa & Pauri) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.97869, 175.0892.
      ▼ How hard is Alcatraz?
      Alcatraz is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alcatraz?
      Alcatraz has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 177 ft to 201 ft.
      ▼ Is Alcatraz a point to point trail?
      Yes, Alcatraz is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alcatraz?
      Alcatraz is 1,854 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alcatraz?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alcatraz. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alcatraz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alcatraz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alcatraz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Alcatraz. The trail is 1,854 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alcatraz?
      Alcatraz is a very popular trail. There have been 867 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,558 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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