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1.4 miles
Distance
-872 ft
Descent
00:12:06
Avg time
-874 ft
Altitude change
2,566 ft
Altitude min
3,439 ft
Altitude max
3,439 ft
Altitude start
2,566 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-44.9%
Grade max
1 mile
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:12:06
Avg time

Dicksons Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craigieburn Trails
    Craigieburn Forest Park
  • AKA
    The 95
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85007 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65306 in E-Biking
    • #129691 in Trail Running
    • #122710 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Oct - Apr
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

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Dicksons is a highly rated 2 km moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Craigieburn Forest Park. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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May 4, 2026 @ 8:58pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 4, 2026
reporter Closed for Winter 2026
May 4, 2026 @ 8:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 4, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026 @ 8:41am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 17, 2026
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Have mowed bottom , it’s running great. We are building a cattlestop at new fence at end of forest. So there is a little interruption there at...
Feb 8, 2026 @ 1:27pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 7, 2026
The lower third is a complete shitshow of mud. Doesn’t look like it will dry out anytime soon. Cannot recommend a lap down Dicksons.
Jan 19, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 19, 2026
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.1 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to dicksons trailhead (-43.155700, 171.714230)

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        Jan 26, 2022 @ 2:22pm
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        Aug 27, 2015 @ 12:12pm
        Aug 27, 2015

        Videos

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        youtuber You know you're in New Zealand When...SHEEP! -...
        4:56 | 869 | Dec 20, 2017 , Craigieburn Forest Park
        youtuber My Solo Ride in New Zealand's MTB Paradise!
        18:29 | 174 | Dec 18, 2022 , Craigieburn Forest Park
        Dicksons Track  - Craigieburn Forest Park - NZ...
        850 | Apr 20, 2017 , Craigieburn Forest Park
        Dicksons Track  - Craigieburn Forest Park - NZ...
        712 | Nov 6, 2016 , Craigieburn Forest Park

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dicksons

        Where is Dicksons located?
        Dicksons is located in Craigieburn Trails, Craigieburn Forest Park, New Zealand. It is part of the Craigieburn Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.1557, 171.71423.
        How hard is Dicksons?
        Dicksons is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Dicksons?
        The trail has 872 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,566 ft to 3,439 ft.
        Is Dicksons a point to point trail?
        Yes, Dicksons is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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