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899 ft
Distance
-216 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
282 ft
Altitude min
498 ft
Altitude max
498 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
-24%
Grade
-40%
Grade max
-9.5%
Grade min
899 ft
Distance down
00:01:23
Avg time

Crispy Snag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Signal Hill
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46250 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,232 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,156 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Super steep line through an area that was cleared by a scub fire.

Watch your speed and be careful not to overcook it

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Crispy Snag Trail Reports

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Aug 27, 2026 @ 6:43pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 26, 2026
reporter
cut windfall includes abit of travel time to whare flat.
Dec 22, 2025 @ 8:06pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 21, 2025
reporter
sprayed
Dec 5, 2025 @ 7:05pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 4, 2025
reporter
dug out ruts and added some drains coil for springs.
Dec 5, 2025 @ 10:33am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 4, 2025
reporter
trimming and digging out drains. stil has a large rut . did top half
Sep 29, 2024 @ 11:04pm
Sep 29, 2024
reporter
sprayed gorse on lower section. upper section was wide enough so just grass.
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on Aug 27, 2026
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to crispy-snag trailhead (-45.862780, 170.536430)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Track freshly been rebuilt…. Chute is running amazing, section from quarry to chute still being trimmed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crispy Snag located?
      Crispy Snag is located in Signal Hill, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.86278, 170.53643.
      ▼ How hard is Crispy Snag?
      Crispy Snag is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crispy Snag?
      The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 282 ft to 498 ft.
      ▼ Is Crispy Snag a point to point trail?
      Yes, Crispy Snag is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crispy Snag?
      Crispy Snag is 899 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crispy Snag?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crispy Snag. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crispy Snag?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crispy Snag are:
      • March (5 activities)
      • November (5 activities)
      • January (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Crispy Snag? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crispy Snag are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crispy Snag?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Crispy Snag. The trail is 899 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crispy Snag?
      Crispy Snag is a moderately popular trail. There have been 502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 500 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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