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2,779 ft
Distance
-297 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
-297 ft
Altitude change
662 ft
Altitude min
959 ft
Altitude max
959 ft
Altitude start
663 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-30.3%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
2,530 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
Avg time

Chopdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sainsbury Road
    Pirongia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26826 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,834 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #593 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Waipā District Council

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AI Generated Description

Chopdown is a 847 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pirongia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Chopdown Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2026 @ 8:41pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 3, 2026
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Jul 1, 2025 @ 1:39pm
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Apr 27, 2024 @ 6:54pm
Apr 27, 2024
Apr 17, 2024 @ 1:06am
Apr 17, 2024
 Rebuilt and reopened. Still soft and easily damaged.
Dec 27, 2023 @ 10:54pm
Dec 27, 2023
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on Aug 3, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to chopdown trailhead (-38.002610, 175.151050)
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      Chopdown Pirongia MTB
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      2:49 | 39 | Sep 10, 2026 , Pirongia
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      4 Ratings
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      3 ★ 50%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chopdown located?
      Chopdown is located in Sainsbury Road, Pirongia, New Zealand. It is part of the Sainsbury Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.00261, 175.15105.
      ▼ How hard is Chopdown?
      Chopdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chopdown?
      The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 662 ft to 959 ft.
      ▼ Is Chopdown a point to point trail?
      Yes, Chopdown is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chopdown?
      Chopdown is 2,779 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chopdown?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chopdown. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Chopdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chopdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chopdown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Chopdown. The trail is 2,779 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chopdown?
      Chopdown is a very popular trail. There have been 1,003 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,339 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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