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1.2 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:12:11
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
00:12:11
Avg time
Big Willy Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTe Miro MTB Park
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (2 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 90 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#78498 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #40313 in E-Biking
- #104595 in Trail Running
- #117883 in Hiking
- #2098 in Gravel Biking
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National Ranking#1,711 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #983 in E-Biking
- #1,800 in Trail Running
- #1,664 in Hiking
- #97 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction[+]Popular In Reverse
- One Direction for E-Biking
- One Direction for Trail Running
- One Direction for Hiking
- One Direction for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 32 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
All
- 403 rides
- Last: Oct 22, 2026
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3 Reviews & Comments
EmmaMillar
Track was in good condition, a few muddy patches but not many. A nice wide track, a great ride for beginners like myself!
Qdfbnm
In summer track is not mady at all and great for the kids
BenStanton
First ride with the kids, track was very muddy - not surprising for this time of year I guess.
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