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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matangi Station MTB
    Alexandra
  • Ref Number
    #31
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #164547 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26293 in E-Biking
    • #190743 in Trail Running
    • #191277 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matangi 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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carters Grind

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How hard is Carters Grind?
        Carters Grind is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.7%.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How long is Carters Grind?
        Carters Grind is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carters Grind?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Carters Grind. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Carters Grind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carters Grind are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Carters Grind?
        The estimated time to ride Carters Grind is approximately 20 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Carters Grind?
        Carters Grind is a very popular trail. There have been 490 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 511 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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