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2.7 miles
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:09:46
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
61 ft
Altitude min
138 ft
Altitude max
79 ft
Altitude start
85 ft
Altitude end
-19%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,448 ft
Distance flat
00:09:46
Avg time

Burden Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pan Pac MTB Park
    Napier
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pan Pac Forest Products

Forestry road running between Waipunga and Tait roads and forming the Southern boundaries of the Waipunga and Tait blocks. Use to access Waipunga Block carpark from Waipunga road.
Note: No vehicle access beyond the carpark. Tait Road entrance is closed.

Access Info

HBMTB Club Membership or MTB Visitor Permit required.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burden Road located?
      Burden Road is located in Pan Pac MTB Park, Napier, New Zealand. It is part of the Pan Pac MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.38399, 176.81784.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burden Road?
      Burden Road has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 61 ft to 138 ft.
      ▼ Is Burden Road a point to point trail?
      Burden Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Burden Road?
      Burden Road is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burden Road?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Burden Road. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Burden Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burden Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burden Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Burden Road. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burden Road?
      Burden Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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