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5.5 miles
Distance
1,633 ft
Climb
-1,657 ft
Descent
01:05:49
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
34 ft
Altitude min
293 ft
Altitude max
95 ft
Altitude start
72 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-54.7%
Grade max
67.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,348 ft
Distance flat
01:05:49
Avg time

Archer Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duncan Bay
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #182514 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10391 in E-Biking
    • #324853 in Trail Running
    • #82437 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,755 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #184 in E-Biking
    • #3,880 in Trail Running
    • #1,353 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Archer Track is a 9 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Duncan Bay. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 498 m blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Archer Track Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:23am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 11, 2026
 Trail is good from Elaine Bay to Deep Bay, pretty cruisy track on old 4wd access
Apr 3, 2025 @ 4:36pm
Apr 3, 2025
A rocky rooty track from Penzance Bay to Deep Bay that we rode on hard tail MTBs with bike packing gear. Trail was in great condition, but we...
Apr 17, 2023 @ 6:58am
Apr 17, 2023
 Quite a few trees down, have to climb over or under. A number of small creeks has been blown out so you have to carry the bike over. Watch out...
Feb 12, 2023 @ 10:11pm
Feb 12, 2023
 All the slips have being benched and ridable.
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      JohnRichardPotter
      I've just ridden the track in both directions. The section from Deep Bay to Elaine Bay is mostly grade 2, so inexperienced riders will likely enjoy this end more. It is mostly a bulldozed track, so the biggest hazard is the magnificent views which might distract you. Between Deep Bay and Penzance is much more technical - expect some hike-a-bike.

      There are several slips to negotiate, and a couple of fallen trees to climb over.
      zerge83
      I have only ridden it halfway from Penzance bay and back. Locals told me that the other half is just a quad track. This was moderately technical, some roots, som rideable slips, some rocky creek crossings. Fun, I liked it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Archer Track located?
      Archer Track is located in Duncan Bay, New Zealand. It is part of the Duncan Bay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.05497, 173.77502.
      ▼ How hard is Archer Track?
      Archer Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Archer Track?
      Archer Track has 1,633 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,657 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 34 ft to 293 ft.
      ▼ Is Archer Track a point to point trail?
      Archer Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Archer Track?
      Archer Track is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Archer Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Archer Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Archer Track?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Archer Track are:
      • February (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Archer Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 6 minutes to ride Archer Track. The trail is 5.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Archer Track?
      Archer Track is a very popular trail. There have been 71 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 85 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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