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2.3 miles
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:19:05
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
2,229 ft
Altitude min
2,346 ft
Altitude max
2,303 ft
Altitude start
2,293 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
4,249 ft
Distance climb
5,157 ft
Distance down
2,743 ft
Distance flat
00:19:05
Avg time
Below Dogs Range Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAshburton Lakes
Ashburton -
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#4,362 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #1,418 in E-Biking
- #1,858 in Trail Running
- #1,340 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonDryer months
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Alpine TrailYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
Route along the lower slopes of Dogs Range parallel to the Hakatere Potts Road with attractive views. The western section is a bit of a roller coaster through some small hills (a couple of which might require a push up). The eastern section is a fast ride across open plains on an old farm track.
Part of Hakatere Conservation Park
Access Info
At the western end, start form Mystery Lake Descent, or ride up Te Araroa from the bridge over the Potts River. At the eastern end connect from the track around Lake Clearwater.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Nearby Trails
- Buicks Bridge To Potts Bridge Track 0 ft
- Lake Clearwater Western Link Track 2 miles
- Mystery Lake Descent 3 miles
- Steves Single Track 3 miles
- Mt Guy Terrace Climb 3 miles
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