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2,179 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:05:04
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
378 ft
Altitude min
429 ft
Altitude max
402 ft
Altitude start
403 ft
Altitude end
0.067%
Grade
-17.678%
Grade max
9.017%
Grade min
1,149 ft
Distance climb
919 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:05:04
Avg time

DC3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hunua Trails
    Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107416 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82279 in E-Biking
    • #73355 in Trail Running
    • #379568 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,433 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,793 in E-Biking
    • #1,441 in Trail Running
    • #3,965 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

DC3 is a 664 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Auckland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 144 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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DC3 Trail Reports

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Nov 19, 2025 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 18, 2025
Oct 16, 2025 @ 12:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 15, 2025
Hunua Ranges Regional Park pest control project: closed for a major pest control operation. All tracks will remain closed while we carry out a...
Sep 22, 2023 @ 3:34pm
Sep 22, 2023
Sep 19, 2023 @ 5:00pm
Sep 19, 2023
Mangatawhiri Valley closed for pest control operation Tuesday 19/9/2023 5pm to Friday 22/9/2023 9am
Sep 19, 2023 @ 1:26pm
Sep 19, 2023
Mangatawhiri Valley tracks closed for conservation operation 5pm Tuesday 19/9/2023 to 9am Friday 22/9/2023
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on Nov 19, 2025
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Hunua Trails Introduction Loop
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      9
      AKL schools 2022 Hunua
      4 miles • 411 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Loaded by a parent who's kid is attending the Auckland Schools MTB series. This is the course being used...
      10
      2017 Hunua AKSS XC Race Course (Dry)
      3 miles • 252 ft • 7 • Loop • Race •
      2017 AKSS Hunua XC race course if dry.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DC3 located?
      DC3 is located in Hunua Trails, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Hunua Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.12189, 175.16714.
      ▼ How hard is DC3?
      DC3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.067%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DC3?
      DC3 has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 378 ft to 429 ft.
      ▼ Is DC3 a point to point trail?
      DC3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is DC3?
      DC3 is 2,179 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DC3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DC3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access DC3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DC3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DC3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride DC3. The trail is 2,179 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DC3?
      DC3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 990 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 975 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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