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1,158 ft
Distance
-195 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-195 ft
Altitude change
715 ft
Altitude min
910 ft
Altitude max
910 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-91.7%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance down
00:03:43
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FBT - Upper Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaAkatrax MTB Club
Akaroa -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#74810 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonOCTOBER-MAY
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerFrews
FBT is the trail with every thing you could possibly need. It starts with a rock roll entry into fast flowing action, rock gardens and tec sections a few jumps and berms.
Access Info
Cell phone towers on Lighthouse Rd.
Disclaimer
Must be a member of The Akatrax Mtb Club for access. www.akatrax.nz to join.
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- Frews LtdSponsor
- Dirt TrailbuildingBuilder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 8 rides
- Last: Feb 6, 2026
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Directions to fbt-upper trailhead
(-43.820970, 172.959170)
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Frequently Asked Questions About FBT - Upper
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Where is FBT - Upper located?
FBT - Upper is located in Akatrax MTB Club, Akaroa, New Zealand. It is part of the Akatrax MTB Club trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.82097, 172.95917.
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How hard is FBT - Upper?
FBT - Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for FBT - Upper?
The trail has 59 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 218 m to 277 m.
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Is FBT - Upper a point to point trail?
Yes, FBT - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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