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1,391 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-109 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
352 ft
Altitude max
352 ft
Altitude start
243 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
938 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time

Blaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19287 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Roller Coaster, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Not like anything else in the region, with 14 bermed switchbacks and many other bends, berms rollers and tables it is sure to live up to its name and be a blast Blaster was originally designed to be the "final blast" trail three of three in the lookout descent from the top of Utiwai. Sadly not like the sign suggests on Utiwai, the two sections above are not under construction as of yet despite being walked over by council staff with the ecologist happy with the placement in the scenic reserve.

Access Info

Take the Mid Tumeke Entry as an exit and ride along Lower Loop road.

Disclaimer

exits onto Spicerlink (Two Way) slow down

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 523 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Apr 12, 2026 @ 9:18am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 11, 2026
Dec 28, 2025 @ 10:25am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 27, 2025
Oct 25, 2025 @ 2:19pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2025
Some small branches are still on the trail
Oct 15, 2025 @ 5:35pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 14, 2025
More muddy than the usual, otherwise as fun as always, berms in great condition.
Aug 15, 2025 @ 9:12pm
Aug 15, 2025
Mostly dry. Berms are in good condition. The bottom part could use some trail markers. Bit of a root junction!!
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Avg: 4.36 (14 votes)
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        Directions to blaster-83337 trailhead (-41.142320, 174.825730)

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        youtuber SWITCHBACKS GALORE - Blaster Mountain Bike...
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        0:38 | 577 | Oct 27, 2021 , Porirua
        youtuber Blaster @ Rangituhi Trail Park/Colonial Knob 4K
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        0:28 | 902 | Jun 2, 2018 , Porirua
        youtuber Blaster Trail @ Rangituhi Trail Park
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        0:28 | 678 | Feb 2, 2019 , Porirua
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        0:38 | 346 | Oct 27, 2021 , Porirua

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        4 15%
        3 23%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blaster

        Where is Blaster located?
        Blaster is located in Rangituhi Trail Park, Porirua, New Zealand. It is part of the Rangituhi Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.14232, 174.82573.
        How hard is Blaster?
        Blaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Blaster?
        Blaster has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 352 ft.
        Is Blaster a point to point trail?
        Yes, Blaster is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Blaster?
        Blaster is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Blaster?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Blaster?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blaster are:
        • June (58 activities)
        • February (42 activities)
        • August (40 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Blaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Blaster?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Blaster. The trail is 1,391 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Blaster?
        Blaster is a very popular trail. There have been 6,439 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,659 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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