more stats
686 ft
Distance
-69 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
666 ft
Altitude min
737 ft
Altitude max
737 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:01:23
Avg time

Clay chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

Original forestry road, steep rutted, and very slippery in the wet. Good challenging climb for an e-bike.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 83 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Clay chute Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2021 @ 1:44pm
Mar 25, 2021
Sep 7, 2020 @ 7:19pm
Sep 7, 2020
 Pine needles on top of slippery ash with lots of ruts.
Jul 7, 2020 @ 12:11am
Jul 7, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020 @ 5:32pm
Jun 12, 2020
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Apr 27, 2020 @ 9:44pm
Apr 27, 2020
 reporter Please ride well within your ability and avoid unnecessary risks. Maintain social distancing and ride within your bubble
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on Mar 25, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clay chute located?
      Clay chute is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.1326, 174.12866.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clay chute?
      The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 666 ft to 737 ft.
      ▼ How long is Clay chute?
      Clay chute is 686 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clay chute?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clay chute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Clay chute?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Clay chute are:
      • February (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Clay chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clay chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clay chute?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Clay chute. The trail is 686 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clay chute?
      Clay chute is a very popular trail. There have been 1,231 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,455 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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