more stats
2,031 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-122 ft
Descent
00:02:47
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
197 ft
Altitude min
300 ft
Altitude max
300 ft
Altitude start
217 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
407 ft
Distance climb
1,201 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:02:47
Avg time

Deviation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crocodile XC MTB Park
    Christchurch
  • AKA
    Upper Deviation
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37764 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17691 in E-Biking
    • #125491 in Trail Running
    • #139400 in Hiking
    • #3794 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #843 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #357 in E-Biking
    • #2,049 in Trail Running
    • #1,937 in Hiking
    • #37 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Dan Van Asch

Deviation was built in 2013by D&E Track & Trail and 32 volunteers from Christchurch Singletrack Club. It bypasses some of the Crocodile track.
The uppermost section is double track but becomes a downhill flow trail below the water reservoir. The track presents only mild technical challenge and is enjoyable by riders of a wide skill range.

Access Info

Easy: Climb C2, fork right onto Tiga's and turn left to cross the creek.
Intermediate: As above, but take the left fork and follow Crocodile to the creek.
Harder: Climb Crocodile from the entrance hub.
No trail climbing: Follow Kennedy's Bush Road to the start of Crocodile Down.

Tags
BermsJumpsWet weather friendly
Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 123 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,051 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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on Mar 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (9 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deviation located?
      Deviation is located in Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59894, 172.59009.
      ▼ How hard is Deviation?
      Deviation is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deviation?
      Deviation has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 122 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 197 ft to 300 ft.
      ▼ Is Deviation a point to point trail?
      Yes, Deviation is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deviation?
      Deviation is 2,031 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deviation?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Deviation. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Deviation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deviation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deviation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Deviation. The trail is 2,031 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deviation?
      Deviation is a very popular trail. There have been 9,461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,812 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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