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1,388 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:03:10
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
1,165 ft
Altitude min
1,299 ft
Altitude max
1,285 ft
Altitude start
1,168 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
951 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:03:10
Avg time

Farside Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Palmerston North City Council

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Farside Rd is a 423 m moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Palmerston North. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Farside Rd

        ▼ Where is Farside Rd located?
        Farside Rd is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.47846, 175.60472.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Farside Rd?
        Farside Rd has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,165 ft to 1,299 ft.
        ▼ Is Farside Rd a point to point trail?
        Farside Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Farside Rd?
        Farside Rd is 1,388 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Farside Rd?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Farside Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Farside Rd?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Farside Rd are:
        • May (5 activities)
        • December (5 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Farside Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Farside Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Farside Rd?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Farside Rd. The trail is 1,388 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Farside Rd?
        Farside Rd is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,241 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,464 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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