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1.6 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-332 ft
Descent
00:17:29
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
1,898 ft
Altitude min
2,063 ft
Altitude max
2,010 ft
Altitude start
1,898 ft
Altitude end
-1.331%
Grade
-21.454%
Grade max
31.654%
Grade min
2,478 ft
Distance climb
4,380 ft
Distance down
1,549 ft
Distance flat
00:17:29
Avg time

Drill Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Denniston Plateau
    Westport
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53369 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4680 in Trail Running
    • #5751 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Drill track has some unique terrain which can take a bit of getting used to, there are some good challenging ups and some fun and flowy downhill sections. .

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2025
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Drill Track Trail Reports

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Feb 4, 2025 @ 6:06pm
Feb 4, 2025
Riding on and E-Bike. Some parts are solids tracks and good flat rock surfaces. Very unforgiving loose fist size rocks. some steep uphills and...
Jan 2, 2022 @ 9:39am
Jan 2, 2022
 It’s hard for this to be anything but ideal - rocky trails that are unforgiving of mistakes, but otherwise good in any condition (maybe not snow).
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      urban-broccoli urban-broccoli
      This is not singletrack, it's a 4wd track. Some small drops if you want them but the interesting bits are few and far between if you're looking for more than a bit of an explore.

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Drill Track

      ▼ Where is Drill Track located?
      Drill Track is located in Denniston Plateau, Westport, New Zealand. It is part of the Denniston Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.76175, 171.80135.
      ▼ How hard is Drill Track?
      Drill Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.331%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drill Track?
      Drill Track has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,898 ft to 2,063 ft.
      ▼ Is Drill Track a point to point trail?
      Drill Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drill Track?
      Drill Track is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drill Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drill Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drill Track?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drill Track are:
      • January (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Drill Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drill Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drill Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Drill Track. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drill Track?
      Drill Track is a very popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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