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682 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
851 ft
Altitude min
901 ft
Altitude max
892 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:36
Avg time
Decompression Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaArapuke Forest
Palmerston North -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#262822 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill Only
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerPalmerston North City Council
If The Bends is getting to you, you may need to decompress. Take this trail for quick access to the Shuttle Pickup.
This short climbing trail branches off The Bends and connects onto Mr. Twister just before the Shuttle Pickup.
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Branches off The Bends climbing trail.
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6 Months
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 28 rides
- Last: May 31, 2026
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(-40.474220, 175.611290)
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Nearby Trails
- Jack And The Beanstalk 610 ft
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- Shuttle Rd 1,043 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Decompression
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Where is Decompression located?
Decompression is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.47422, 175.61129.
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How hard is Decompression?
Decompression is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Decompression?
Decompression has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 851 ft to 901 ft.
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Is Decompression a point to point trail?
Yes, Decompression is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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