more stats
4,265 ft
Distance
185 ft
Climb
-318 ft
Descent
00:14:18
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
548 ft
Altitude min
753 ft
Altitude max
751 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
42.5%
Grade min
1,289 ft
Distance climb
2,300 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:14:18
Avg time

Clay track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • AKA
    Low lands
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

Old clay forestry road. Climbs are rutted and lower section prone to getting overgrown.

Access Info

The northern climb is used primarily as the return route for Track the Ripper, and Slam City.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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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
Apr 27, 2020 @ 9:41pm
Apr 27, 2020
 reporter Please ride to your ability and keep within your bubble
Mar 24, 2020 @ 10:48pm
Mar 24, 2020
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on Jul 7, 2020
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clay track located?
      Clay track 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 -39.13012, 174.12798.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clay track?
      Clay track has 185 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 548 ft to 753 ft.
      ▼ Is Clay track a point to point trail?
      Clay track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Clay track?
      Clay track is 4,265 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clay track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clay track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clay track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clay track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clay track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Clay track. The trail is 4,265 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clay track?
      Clay track is a moderately popular trail. There have been 418 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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