more stats
1,040 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
488 ft
Altitude min
581 ft
Altitude max
581 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
732 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Castaway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maraetai Forest
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64348 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26907 in E-Biking
    • #140991 in Trail Running
    • #388984 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,422 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #595 in E-Biking
    • #2,294 in Trail Running
    • #4,033 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Old school, high quality native track-very good in the dry-bit of a hidden entrance...

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Castaway Trail Reports

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Jan 31, 2022 @ 9:30pm
Jan 31, 2022
Sep 22, 2020 @ 7:07pm
Sep 22, 2020
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Jan 25, 2018 @ 2:10pm
Jan 25, 2018
 Bit of mud inder the leaves and debris, ending has fallen away.
Dec 3, 2017 @ 2:14pm
Dec 3, 2017
 Needs some clean-up and maintenance, not a very clear track
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on Jan 31, 2022
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Castaway located?
      Castaway is located in Maraetai Forest, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Maraetai Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.91575, 175.04271.
      ▼ How hard is Castaway?
      Castaway is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Castaway?
      Castaway has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 488 ft to 581 ft.
      ▼ Is Castaway a point to point trail?
      Yes, Castaway is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Castaway?
      Castaway is 1,040 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Castaway?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Castaway. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Castaway? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Castaway are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Castaway?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Castaway. The trail is 1,040 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Castaway?
      Castaway is a very popular trail. There have been 720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 777 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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