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1,388 ft
Distance
-239 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-239 ft
Altitude change
6,746 ft
Altitude min
6,985 ft
Altitude start
6,745 ft
Altitude end
-17.2%
Grade
-42.7%
Grade max
-7.5%
Grade min
1,388 ft
Distance down

Cut Back Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
    • Snowmobile
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu
    National Park
  • Ref Number
    #27
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #298 in Skiing [+]
    • #14133 in Nordic Skiing
    • #3560 in Snowmobiling
  • National Ranking
    #40 in Skiing · New Zealand [+]
    • #64 in Nordic Skiing
    • #30 in Snowmobiling
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Cut Back is a 423 m blue difficulty family friendly alpine ski run (piste) trail located near National Park. This downhill ski primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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AlpineFamily friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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Oct 3, 2022 @ 3:02pm
Oct 3, 2022
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Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.59 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cut Back located?
      Cut Back is located in Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu, National Park, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakapapa Skifield - Ruapehu trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.2567, 175.56298.
      ▼ How hard is Cut Back?
      Cut Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 17.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cut Back?
      The trail has 239 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,746 ft to 6,985 ft.
      ▼ Is Cut Back a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cut Back is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Cut Back?
      Cut Back is 1,388 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cut Back?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cut Back. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cut Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cut Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Cut Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ski Cut Back. The trail is 1,388 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cut Back?
      Cut Back is a very popular trail. There have been 270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 457 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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