more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:07:52
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
10 ft
Altitude min
67 ft
Altitude max
67 ft
Altitude start
20 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
1,657 ft
Distance climb
2,756 ft
Distance down
2,247 ft
Distance flat
00:07:52
Avg time

CST UPPER Return Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ambury Park
    Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #230007 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100316 in E-Biking
    • #38753 in Trail Running
    • #191858 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge

CST LAGOON LOOP -Down Track is a 3 km tight twisting singletrack through native bush located near Auckland.
This is part of the CST Circuit, a fun 6km double-loop with 10km of singletrack.
The youngsters like that it is mainly flat but whilst flat it certainly is not smooth, this is a good skills and fitness trail with rocks, roots, berms and sometimes water crossings. Ride CST an hour before high tide to be rewarded with the sight of an amazing array of birds flocking to roost on the nearby shell islands.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CST UPPER Return Track located?
      CST UPPER Return Track is located in Ambury Park, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Ambury Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.95368, 174.77775.
      ▼ How hard is CST UPPER Return Track?
      CST UPPER Return Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CST UPPER Return Track?
      CST UPPER Return Track has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10 ft to 67 ft.
      ▼ Is CST UPPER Return Track a point to point trail?
      Yes, CST UPPER Return Track is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is CST UPPER Return Track?
      CST UPPER Return Track is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CST UPPER Return Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on CST UPPER Return Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access CST UPPER Return Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CST UPPER Return Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CST UPPER Return Track?
      The estimated time to ride CST UPPER Return Track is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is CST UPPER Return Track?
      CST UPPER Return Track is a moderately popular trail. There have been 332 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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