more stats
892 ft
Distance
-256 ft
Descent
00:01:40
Avg time
-256 ft
Altitude change
1,798 ft
Altitude min
2,054 ft
Altitude max
2,054 ft
Altitude start
1,798 ft
Altitude end
-28.7%
Grade
-47.6%
Grade max
-11.5%
Grade min
873 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:40
Avg time

Beetle Bum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt Hutt Bike Park
    Methven
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6784 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,037 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #121 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

Beetle Bum is a short steep and off camber hand-made track descending from Wrightys to Back Door

Access Info

Just before the Fluffa, Beetle Bum starts. It currently has a small post marking it.

Tags
Berms

Trail Supporters

  • Andy Keenan
    Builder

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Beetle Bum Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2024 @ 11:39pm
Jan 4, 2024
 Heavily covered with pine needles and loam, very slippy.
May 2, 2023 @ 4:02pm
May 2, 2023
 bit slick in some sections
Mar 24, 2019 @ 2:33pm
Mar 24, 2019
Feb 16, 2019 @ 12:28pm
Feb 16, 2019
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on Jan 4, 2024
Variable
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beetle Bum located?
      Beetle Bum is located in Mt Hutt Bike Park, Methven, New Zealand. It is part of the Mt Hutt Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.5571, 171.55475.
      ▼ How hard is Beetle Bum?
      Beetle Bum is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 28.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beetle Bum?
      The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,798 ft to 2,054 ft.
      ▼ How long is Beetle Bum?
      Beetle Bum is 892 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beetle Bum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beetle Bum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beetle Bum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beetle Bum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beetle Bum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Beetle Bum. The trail is 892 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beetle Bum?
      Beetle Bum is a very popular trail. There have been 661 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 759 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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