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2,051 ft
Distance
180 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
163 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
794 ft
Altitude max
623 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
1,713 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:05:46
Avg time

Center Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Signal Hill
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dunedin City Council

Traverses from The Plateau to Water Tank Rd. Easy 4WD Road.

Access Info

From the Plateau. Follow the four wheel drive rut uphill in parallel to the big easy before turning off on the uphill side.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 115 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,618 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Center Rd Trail Reports

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Nov 5, 2025 @ 8:11pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 4, 2025
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spraying
Apr 3, 2025 @ 12:47pm
Apr 3, 2025
Sep 15, 2024 @ 10:09am
Sep 15, 2024
Jul 5, 2024 @ 12:17am
Jul 5, 2024
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install sign and dug out some of the drains.
Apr 22, 2024 @ 9:02am
Apr 22, 2024
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on Nov 5, 2025
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to center-rd trailhead (-45.862060, 170.539990)
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      271
      Easy Down
      4,560 ft • 12 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
      a nice rolling easy descent almost to the plateau
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Center Rd located?
      Center Rd is located in Signal Hill, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.86206, 170.53999.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Center Rd?
      Center Rd has 180 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 794 ft.
      ▼ Is Center Rd a point to point trail?
      Center Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Center Rd?
      Center Rd is 2,051 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Center Rd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Center Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Center Rd?
      Center Rd is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Center Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Center Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Center Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Center Rd. The trail is 2,051 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Center Rd?
      Center Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 18,212 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26,591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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