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1.2 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:09:34
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
529 ft
Altitude min
619 ft
Altitude max
619 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
2,598 ft
Distance climb
2,575 ft
Distance down
1,056 ft
Distance flat
00:09:34
Avg time

Big Willy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Te Miro MTB Park
    Hamilton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47795 in E-Biking
    • #98536 in Trail Running
    • #22119 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Suitable for beginner riders and families. This track is a two way track starting near the end of the PD track (across the bridge) or on the other side of the spillway from the car park. UPDATE: Trail has changed to one direction only end of 2025, going clockwise around the lake. NOTE: It is a fairly wide track (1.2m) but does contain several blind corners requiring speed to be managed in case of oncoming riders and walkers. The track forms part of a circuit that circumnavigates the reservoir near the water’s edge allowing for many great views. A large part of the track is through mature native bush. Return to car park via the spillway bridge or the PD road or Kaimeleon track.

source: http://temiromtbclub.co.nz/trail-descriptions-2/
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  • 7 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 397 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Willy

        ▼ Where is Big Willy located?
        Big Willy is located in Te Miro MTB Park, Hamilton, New Zealand. It is part of the Te Miro MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.79229, 175.58693.
        ▼ How hard is Big Willy?
        Big Willy is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Willy?
        Big Willy has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 529 ft to 619 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Willy a point to point trail?
        Yes, Big Willy is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Willy?
        Big Willy is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Willy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Willy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Willy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Willy are:
        • January (49 activities)
        • February (44 activities)
        • March (36 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Willy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Willy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Willy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Big Willy. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Willy?
        Big Willy is a very popular trail. There have been 2,239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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