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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCrocodile XC MTB Park
Christchurch -
AKAUpper Deviation
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne Direction[+]Popular Direction Shown
- One Direction for E-Biking
- One Direction for Trail Running
- One Direction for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2013
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Land OwnerDan 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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 184 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 996 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to deviation trailhead
(-43.598940, 172.590090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deviation
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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