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3,373 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-222 ft
Descent
00:06:39
Avg time
-212 ft
Altitude change
1,178 ft
Altitude min
1,402 ft
Altitude max
1,390 ft
Altitude start
1,178 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
2,549 ft
Distance down
213 ft
Distance flat
00:06:39
Avg time
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Basil Balls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cougar MTB Park
    Tokoroa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73993 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2020

Nice grade 3.5 track that winds its way down into the valley containing Kahupungapunga. Some good berms, jumps and a very good rock face feature.

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Feb 26, 2025 @ 5:06pm
Feb 26, 2025
 Lots of low hanging branches to dodge and thorny overgrowth after the rock drop
Jul 31, 2021 @ 3:24pm
Jul 31, 2021
Apr 30, 2021 @ 10:57pm
Apr 30, 2021
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on Feb 26, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.45 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Basil Balls

        ▼ Where is Basil Balls located?
        Basil Balls is located in Cougar MTB Park, Tokoroa, New Zealand. It is part of the Cougar MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.21757, 175.90816.
        ▼ How hard is Basil Balls?
        Basil Balls is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basil Balls?
        Basil Balls has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 68 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 359 m to 427 m.
        ▼ Is Basil Balls a point to point trail?
        Yes, Basil Balls is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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