more stats
3,484 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-503 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-503 ft
Altitude change
126 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude max
629 ft
Altitude start
125 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-68.1%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
3,166 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Backdrop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pauanui - Tairua
    Pauanui
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #136300 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151378 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,090 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,650 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Rayonier

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AI Generated Description

Backdrop is a 1 km less popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Pauanui. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Backdrop Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2023 @ 4:50pm
Oct 23, 2023
 Big holes and trees
Oct 23, 2022 @ 8:46am
Oct 23, 2022
Nov 27, 2020 @ 10:54am
Nov 27, 2020
 Riding beautifully! Very enjoyable!
Jan 5, 2019 @ 10:31am
Jan 5, 2019
 Keep wheels on the ground.andings aren’t groomed!
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on Oct 23, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      NickTurner349
      Road in had the white steel gate locked. Gravel Road in to the top of this trail was in good condition with good signage but plentiful top and bottom gear hills. Track start wasn’t easy to find. Fine but damp Anzac Day morning. Narrow rutted steep in places track with lots of roots and a few rocks. No banked corners, table tops, jumps or drop offs. I’m very spoiled with Rotorua tracks by comparison.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backdrop located?
      Backdrop is located in Pauanui - Tairua, Pauanui, New Zealand. It is part of the Pauanui - Tairua trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.07494, 175.84627.
      ▼ How hard is Backdrop?
      Backdrop is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backdrop?
      Backdrop has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 503 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 126 ft to 635 ft.
      ▼ Is Backdrop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Backdrop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backdrop?
      Backdrop is 3,484 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backdrop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backdrop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Backdrop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backdrop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backdrop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Backdrop. The trail is 3,484 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backdrop?
      Backdrop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 141 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 159 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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