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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #262822 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Palmerston 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.

Access Info

Branches off The Bends climbing trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Decompression?
      Decompression is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Decompression?
      Decompression is 682 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Decompression?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Decompression. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Decompression?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Decompression are:
      • December (3 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Decompression? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Decompression are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Decompression?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Decompression. The trail is 682 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Decompression?
      Decompression is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 208 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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