more stats
1,864 ft
Distance
-302 ft
Descent
00:01:29
Avg time
-302 ft
Altitude change
1,745 ft
Altitude min
2,047 ft
Altitude max
2,047 ft
Altitude start
1,745 ft
Altitude end
-16.2%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
13 ft
Distance climb
1,752 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:01:29
Avg time

Blues Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #76381 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45206 in E-Biking
    • #6652 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,683 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,124 in E-Biking
    • #118 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2021

Blues was an old ridable skidder road until it was fully rebuilt as a bike track in 2021 - kindly funded by Bruce McClelland. Its fast and flowy with lots of berms, a bit of tech and a few jumps.

Access Info

Blues is sign posted off Pinkys, so start riding Pinkys and look for the sign.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumpsRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 65 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Blues Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2024 @ 11:45pm
Jan 4, 2024
A little dusty on some of the steeps but pretty great condition, fast and flowing.
Jan 4, 2024 @ 11:44pm
Jan 4, 2024
A little dusty on some of the steeps but pretty great condition, fast and flowing.
Jun 24, 2023 @ 3:54am
Jun 24, 2023
Feb 19, 2022 @ 5:25pm
Feb 19, 2022
Apr 25, 2021 @ 11:45pm
Apr 25, 2021
Rebuilt and running mint
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Status:
on Jan 4, 2024
Variable
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to blues trailhead (-43.553570, 171.556570)

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      The New Blues
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      0:45 | 232 | Apr 27, 2022 , Methven
      Max Hides - Winter Blues
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      0:46 | 679 | Jul 12, 2014 , Methven

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      3.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
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      1 Review & Comments

      powdery
      Really enjoyed this track except for getting hit with prickles as I rode past overgrown prickle bushes. Got a bit shady in the middle as really overgrown at the monent

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blues located?
      Blues 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 -43.55357, 171.55657.
      ▼ How hard is Blues?
      Blues is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blues?
      The trail has 302 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,745 ft to 2,047 ft.
      ▼ Is Blues a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blues is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blues?
      Blues is 1,864 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blues?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blues. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blues? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blues are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blues?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Blues. The trail is 1,864 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blues?
      Blues is a very popular trail. There have been 812 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 800 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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