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1,191 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
138 ft
Altitude min
201 ft
Altitude max
194 ft
Altitude start
138 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
860 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Aqualung Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whangamata Mountain Bike Park
    Whangamata
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63057 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30821 in E-Biking
    • #353285 in Trail Running
    • #111417 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,397 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #709 in E-Biking
    • #4,206 in Trail Running
    • #1,594 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Rayonier

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AI Generated Description

Aqualung is a 363 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Whangamata. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 170 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Aqualung Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2026 @ 9:37am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 12, 2026
Jul 13, 2025 @ 4:47pm
Jul 13, 2025
 Tree down just after trail head
Jan 25, 2023 @ 5:43pm
Jan 25, 2023
Apr 3, 2021 @ 4:59pm
Apr 3, 2021
Oct 3, 2020 @ 3:48pm
Oct 3, 2020
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Status:
on Sep 13, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Whangamata Black Rock XC 2023 full course
      12 miles • 2,044 ft • 22 • Loop • Race •
      Whangamata Black Rock XC 2023 full course.
      4
      Black Rock XC Full Course 2024
      ★ 1.0 • 13 miles • 2,063 ft • 23 • Loop • Race •
      Whangamata Black Rock XC 2024 full course. Depending on your race distance you will to 1, 2, or 3 laps....
      6
      2025 BLACK ROCK XC 10K
      7 miles • 960 ft • 21 • Race •
      2025 Whangamata Black Rock XC 10K
      4.3 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 75%
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Aqualung located?
      Aqualung is located in Whangamata Mountain Bike Park, Whangamata, New Zealand. It is part of the Whangamata Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.17881, 175.84657.
      ▼ How hard is Aqualung?
      Aqualung is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aqualung?
      Aqualung has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 138 ft to 201 ft.
      ▼ Is Aqualung a point to point trail?
      Aqualung is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Aqualung?
      Aqualung is 1,191 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aqualung?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Aqualung. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Aqualung? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aqualung are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Aqualung?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Aqualung. The trail is 1,191 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Aqualung?
      Aqualung is a very popular trail. There have been 1,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,126 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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