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2,622 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:04:44
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
1,896 ft
Altitude min
2,037 ft
Altitude max
2,037 ft
Altitude start
1,909 ft
Altitude end
-4.879%
Grade
-11.701%
Grade max
5.165%
Grade min
512 ft
Distance climb
1,757 ft
Distance down
353 ft
Distance flat
00:04:44
Avg time
Derail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDenniston Plateau
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
Derail is a fun downhill option from Pig Route connecting to Sullivans, or a challenging climb the other direction. Pick your line carefully, there are some technical sections which will keep you on your toes. The track has caused some damage to the bikes of those who have not picked good lines, hence the name.
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Either from Pig Route or Sullivans, it is clearly marked both directions.
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- Last: Sep 5, 2025
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(-41.742355, 171.784319)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Derail
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Where is Derail located?
Derail is located in Denniston Plateau, Westport, New Zealand. It is part of the Denniston Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.74236, 171.78432.
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How hard is Derail?
Derail is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 4.879%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Derail?
Derail has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,896 ft to 2,037 ft.
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Is Derail a point to point trail?
Derail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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