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545 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:00:46
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
750 ft
Altitude min
807 ft
Altitude max
807 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-28.7%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:00:46
Avg time

Captain Cook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Christchurch Adventure Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62622 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Christchurch Adventure Park

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Captain Cook is a 166 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Christchurch. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop and rock garden. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to captain-cook trailhead (-43.590990, 172.640630)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Cook

        ▼ Where is Captain Cook located?
        Captain Cook is located in Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Christchurch Adventure Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59099, 172.64063.
        ▼ How hard is Captain Cook?
        Captain Cook is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain Cook?
        Captain Cook has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 750 ft to 807 ft.
        ▼ Is Captain Cook a point to point trail?
        Yes, Captain Cook is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Captain Cook?
        Captain Cook is 545 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain Cook?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Captain Cook. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Captain Cook?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Captain Cook are:
        • October (115 activities)
        • February (63 activities)
        • January (45 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Captain Cook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain Cook are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Captain Cook?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Captain Cook. The trail is 545 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Captain Cook?
        Captain Cook is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,236 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,047 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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