more stats
1,247 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
722 ft
Altitude max
722 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
837 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

Bates Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59144 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14358 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,304 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #273 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

Downhill track, narrow and rooty but with a mellow gradient. Can exit early towards Climb-Ax, at the end onto the forestry road or turn left on the start of Snake and Ladders

Access Info

Start from near the top of Stairway to Heaven

Tags
Faint trailRootySkinnies

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 526 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Bates Trail Reports

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Mar 15, 2024 @ 2:01pm
Mar 15, 2024
 A bit slippery in parts
Jan 2, 2024 @ 7:07am
Jan 2, 2024
Mar 16, 2023 @ 3:51am
Mar 16, 2023
Jul 18, 2022 @ 2:31pm
Jul 18, 2022
 big mud puddle after first hill, little kids should avoid Bates at this time. slippery roots all the way down , fun though
Jun 25, 2022 @ 10:16pm
Jun 25, 2022
 Mud puddle near start is deep, mud and wet tree roots throughout after heavy rain
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on Mar 15, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bates located?
      Bates is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.1269, 174.1263.
      ▼ How hard is Bates?
      Bates is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bates?
      Bates has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 722 ft.
      ▼ Is Bates a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bates is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bates?
      Bates is 1,247 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bates?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bates. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bates? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bates are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bates?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bates. The trail is 1,247 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bates?
      Bates is a very popular trail. There have been 5,243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,712 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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