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1.2 miles
Distance
365 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:20:24
Avg time
312 ft
Altitude change
1,194 ft
Altitude min
1,531 ft
Altitude max
1,194 ft
Altitude start
1,506 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-19.2%
Grade max
29.1%
Grade min
5,105 ft
Distance climb
988 ft
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:20:24
Avg time
Carters Grind Details
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Riding AreaMatangi Station MTB
Alexandra -
Ref Number#31
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMatangi Station MTB
Always closed for tupping and quail shooting from May 1st to June 18th and lambing 1st October to 30th November.Is a grind but the view is worth it. Great picnic table at the end.
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Passes must be purchased before entry at: https://matangistationmtb.com/passes
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 30, 2026
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Directions to carters-grind trailhead
(-45.274740, 169.422270)
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Where is Carters Grind located?
Carters Grind is located in Matangi Station MTB, Alexandra, New Zealand. It is part of the Matangi Station MTB trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.27474, 169.42227.
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How hard is Carters Grind?
Carters Grind is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Carters Grind?
Carters Grind has 365 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,194 ft to 1,531 ft.
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Is Carters Grind a point to point trail?
Carters Grind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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