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1.8 miles
Distance
386 ft
Climb
-1,383 ft
Descent
00:17:28
Avg time
-997 ft
Altitude change
820 ft
Altitude min
1,878 ft
Altitude max
1,826 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-10.755%
Grade
-74.792%
Grade max
37.899%
Grade min
2,561 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:17:28
Avg time
Devils Tail Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBlacks Point
Reefton -
AKAMurray Creek to Waitahu Valley
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
The track climbs up a historic road to the Waitahu Junction then drops down a benched single track ending with tight fast switchbacks down to the Clematis suspension bridge. Either bike back to Reefton via Gannons Rd and the Reefton Highway or head back the way you came.
source: DOC Reefton Website
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- Last: Feb 4, 2026
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(-42.126590, 171.919200)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devils Tail
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Where is Devils Tail located?
Devils Tail is located in Blacks Point, Reefton, New Zealand. It is part of the Blacks Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.12659, 171.9192.
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How hard is Devils Tail?
Devils Tail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.755%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Devils Tail?
Devils Tail has 118 m of elevation gain. The trail has 422 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 250 m to 572 m.
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Is Devils Tail a point to point trail?
Devils Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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