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4,436 ft
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:04:06
Avg time
-283 ft
Altitude change
484 ft
Altitude min
774 ft
Altitude max
767 ft
Altitude start
486 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-39.2%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
3,028 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:04:06
Avg time

Challenge DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hunua Trails
    Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102604 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105969 in E-Biking
    • #49265 in Trail Running
    • #133065 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Quick gravel based singletrack decent, starting and finishing off A R A Drive.

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Most commonly used as a link back to carpark, this trail starts and finishes off A R A Drive. On the opposite side of the carpark from the Dam

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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 13 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Nov 19, 2025 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Oct 15, 2025
Hunua Ranges Regional Park pest control project: closed for a major pest control operation. All tracks will remain closed while we carry out a...
Sep 18, 2023 @ 1:22pm
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Jan 1, 2022 @ 10:00am
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Oct 1, 2021 @ 6:52pm
Oct 1, 2021
 Looks like gravel has recently been laid, running mint despite a few puddles. Note: there are now signs at the end says it’s one way - DH only.
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        Directions to challenge-dh trailhead (-37.100270, 175.146870)
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        4.0 ★★★★★
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        willgeddes willgeddes
        Fun and scenic downhill trail even when wet!
        kstarr0
        Gravel surface makes this a bit sketchy, rather than flowy, but it goes through nice forest. Definitely agree it’s a green trail, not advanced as indicated at the entrance.
        Jhundr Jhundr
        Fast easy trail though it was mark advance in the entrance. Good ride after riding the tough upper challenger track or ARA drive grave uphill.

        Careful on the sides as there are no barriers.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Challenge DH

        ▼ Where is Challenge DH located?
        Challenge DH is located in Hunua Trails, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Hunua Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.10027, 175.14687.
        ▼ How hard is Challenge DH?
        Challenge DH is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Challenge DH?
        Challenge DH has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 484 ft to 774 ft.
        ▼ Is Challenge DH a point to point trail?
        Yes, Challenge DH is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Challenge DH?
        Challenge DH is 4,436 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Challenge DH?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Challenge DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Challenge DH?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Challenge DH are:
        • March (6 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • December (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Challenge DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Challenge DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Challenge DH?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Challenge DH. The trail is 4,436 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Challenge DH?
        Challenge DH is a moderately popular trail. There have been 403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 428 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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