more stats
833 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:01:09
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
641 ft
Altitude min
736 ft
Altitude max
734 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-37.8%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
673 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:01:09
Avg time

Buzzcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61768 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17902 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,368 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #363 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

Buzzcut was created by buzzcutting the gorse out of the way then riding it. Intended to be a basic, rough and ready track, making use of features that are already there. Exit is particularly steep. Best avoided in the wet

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 284 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Buzzcut Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2025 @ 1:38pm
Aug 29, 2025
 reporter Trail is open but has been reworked around slip, more work to come.
Jul 9, 2025 @ 12:52am
Jul 9, 2025
 reporter Closed for repair
Apr 19, 2021 @ 4:56pm
Apr 19, 2021
 Now open.
Mar 20, 2021 @ 3:26pm
Mar 20, 2021
 Closed for forestry operations until early April 2021.
Jul 7, 2020 @ 12:11am
Jul 7, 2020
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on Aug 29, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to buzzcut trailhead (-39.129790, 174.127900)
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      Trail closed for forestry ops - should be open again in April 2021.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buzzcut located?
      Buzzcut is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.12979, 174.1279.
      ▼ How hard is Buzzcut?
      Buzzcut is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buzzcut?
      Buzzcut has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 641 ft to 736 ft.
      ▼ How long is Buzzcut?
      Buzzcut is 833 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buzzcut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buzzcut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buzzcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buzzcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buzzcut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Buzzcut. The trail is 833 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buzzcut?
      Buzzcut is a very popular trail. There have been 1,671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,027 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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