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2,789 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-459 ft
Descent
00:06:31
Avg time
-448 ft
Altitude change
279 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude max
732 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
-16.1%
Grade
-55.8%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
2,375 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:06:31
Avg time

Azul Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Middle Hill MTB
    Clarence
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81594 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73879 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,815 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,699 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Genevieve King and Morgan Rigby

This trail utilises well worn animal tracks and natural terrain to provide a taste for roots, rocks, narrow and off-camber sections in a less intimidating environment than our other natural/ hand dug trails.

Access Info

All trails at Middle Hill MTB are on private land and accessed by bookings only.

Tags
Faint trail

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • 33 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Azul Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2025 @ 11:15pm
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May 7, 2023 @ 2:55am
May 7, 2023
 Trail of the day… so good!
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on Apr 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Azul located?
      Azul is located in Middle Hill MTB, Clarence, New Zealand. It is part of the Middle Hill MTB trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.15, 173.85494.
      ▼ How hard is Azul?
      Azul is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Azul?
      Azul has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 459 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 279 ft to 732 ft.
      ▼ How long is Azul?
      Azul is 2,789 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Azul?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Azul. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Azul?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Azul are:
      • April (8 activities)
      • December (6 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Azul? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Azul are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Azul?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Azul. The trail is 2,789 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Azul?
      Azul is a moderately popular trail. There have been 356 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 473 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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