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3,652 ft
Distance
269 ft
Climb
-85 ft
Descent
00:09:18
Avg time
183 ft
Altitude change
624 ft
Altitude min
815 ft
Altitude max
624 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
33.3%
Grade min
2,077 ft
Distance climb
1,037 ft
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:09:18
Avg time

Contours Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Herbert Forest
    Oamaru
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #73645 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25498 in E-Biking
    • #64364 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020

Well-graded singletrack climbing option.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Jul 20, 2025 @ 1:36pm
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Aug 14, 2024 @ 12:12pm
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Oct 13, 2023 @ 9:20pm
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Oct 9, 2023 @ 4:38pm
Oct 9, 2023
Mar 25, 2023 @ 9:59pm
Mar 25, 2023
 A new layer of needles under the trees and a couple of young trees leaning towards the track
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Contours located?
      Contours is located in Herbert Forest, Oamaru, New Zealand. It is part of the Herbert Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.25439, 170.75884.
      ▼ How hard is Contours?
      Contours is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Contours?
      Contours has 269 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 624 ft to 815 ft.
      ▼ Is Contours a point to point trail?
      Contours is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Contours?
      Contours is 3,652 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Contours?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Contours. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Contours? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Contours are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Contours?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Contours. The trail is 3,652 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Contours?
      Contours is a very popular trail. There have been 673 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 805 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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