more stats
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
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69937 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,558 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • 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.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock slabs
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 97 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Basil Balls Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Feb 26, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.45 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 222 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,178 ft to 1,402 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Basil Balls?
      Basil Balls is 3,373 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basil Balls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Basil Balls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Basil Balls?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Basil Balls are:
      • February (6 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • November (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Basil Balls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basil Balls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Basil Balls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Basil Balls. The trail is 3,373 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Basil Balls?
      Basil Balls is a moderately popular trail. There have been 503 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 517 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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