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4,600 ft
Distance
411 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
244 ft
Altitude change
193 ft
Altitude min
483 ft
Altitude max
193 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-35.3%
Grade max
59.4%
Grade min
2,674 ft
Distance climb
1,490 ft
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

Crocodile Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crocodile XC MTB Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110447 in E-Biking
    • #131668 in Trail Running
    • #337810 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,213 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,157 in E-Biking
    • #2,133 in Trail Running
    • #3,554 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dan Van Asch

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AI Generated Description

Crocodile Up is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Christchurch. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 125 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 694 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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on Mar 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crocodile Up located?
      Crocodile Up is located in Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59804, 172.58811.
      ▼ How hard is Crocodile Up?
      Crocodile Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crocodile Up?
      Crocodile Up has 411 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 193 ft to 483 ft.
      ▼ Is Crocodile Up a point to point trail?
      Yes, Crocodile Up is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crocodile Up?
      Crocodile Up is 4,600 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crocodile Up?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Crocodile Up. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crocodile Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crocodile Up are:
      • March (42 activities)
      • February (40 activities)
      • September (39 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Crocodile Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crocodile Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crocodile Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Crocodile Up. The trail is 4,600 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crocodile Up?
      Crocodile Up is a very popular trail. There have been 7,002 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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