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2.2 miles
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-955 ft
Descent
00:34:12
Avg time
-763 ft
Altitude change
3,458 ft
Altitude min
4,246 ft
Altitude max
4,232 ft
Altitude start
3,471 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-66.4%
Grade max
31.1%
Grade min
2,749 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:34:12
Avg time

Edge Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craigieburn Trails
    Craigieburn Forest Park
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41648 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33447 in E-Biking
    • #37063 in Trail Running
    • #121455 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation
  • OSM Way
    #35311733

A bike/hike-a-bike traverse track across scree and through native bush. Amazing scenery but not a track that you'd plan to ride fast. A massive drop off to one side and many corners with rocks that you have to carry your bike over, not a good track for someone with a fear of heights. Watch for slips after rain.

Access Info

Ride up the Craigieburn Ski Field access road (1-2hr climb) or find someone with a key to the gate for the ski field and get shuttled up. Park at the gate to the ski field road or at the DoC campsite off the Broken River Ski Field road and use the Sidle 73 Track to get over to the Craigieburn Rd

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Feb 22, 2026 @ 8:30am (Pacific/Auckland)
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Jan 29, 2026 @ 2:09pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 28, 2026
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Keith went through on Friday and recut small benches into the scree sections, sounds like its pretty good again!
Jan 12, 2026 @ 11:33pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 12, 2026
 reporter Significant scree run in 11 January storm has pushed down /buried trail on some of the scree sections. Can carry / push over them but not ride....
Jan 4, 2026 @ 4:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 3, 2026
Nov 16, 2025 @ 8:55am (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 15, 2025
 Excellent conditions. Has had a good tidy up.
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on Feb 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (23 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Edge Track

        ▼ Where is Edge Track located?
        Edge Track 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 -43.11545, 171.70564.
        ▼ How hard is Edge Track?
        Edge Track is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Edge Track?
        Edge Track has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 955 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,458 ft to 4,246 ft.
        ▼ Is Edge Track a point to point trail?
        Edge Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Edge Track?
        Edge Track is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Edge Track?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Edge Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Edge Track?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Edge Track are:
        • February (9 activities)
        • December (6 activities)
        • April (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Edge Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Edge Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Edge Track?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Edge Track. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Edge Track?
        Edge Track is a very popular trail. There have been 1,231 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,209 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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