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1,070 ft
Distance
-281 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-281 ft
Altitude change
1,773 ft
Altitude min
2,054 ft
Altitude max
2,054 ft
Altitude start
1,775 ft
Altitude end
-26.2%
Grade
-56.8%
Grade max
-8%
Grade min
1,070 ft
Distance down
00:01:44
Avg time

Beetle Bum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt Hutt Bike Park
    Methven
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100036 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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

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

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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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Beetle Bum

        ▼ 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 -43.55719, 171.55477.
        ▼ How hard is Beetle Bum?
        Beetle Bum is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 26.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beetle Bum?
        The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,773 ft to 2,054 ft.
        ▼ Is Beetle Bum a point to point trail?
        Yes, Beetle Bum is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Beetle Bum?
        Beetle Bum is 1,070 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beetle Bum?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beetle Bum are:
        • February (3 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 1,070 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 640 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 736 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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