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827 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
142 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude max
144 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
52.9%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:01:22
Avg time

Elegator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crocodile XC MTB Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #748 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dan Van Asch

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Elegator is a highly rated 252 m popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Christchurch. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 m blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 192 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,239 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elegator

        ▼ Where is Elegator located?
        Elegator 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 -43.59765, 172.58355.
        ▼ How hard is Elegator?
        Elegator is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elegator?
        Elegator has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 142 ft to 210 ft.
        ▼ Is Elegator a point to point trail?
        Yes, Elegator is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Elegator?
        Elegator is 827 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elegator?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Elegator. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Elegator?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Elegator are:
        • October (369 activities)
        • February (240 activities)
        • January (138 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Elegator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elegator are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Elegator?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Elegator. The trail is 827 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Elegator?
        Elegator is a very popular trail. There have been 11,430 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24,808 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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