more stats
1,158 ft
Distance
-195 ft
Descent
00:02:59
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
00:02:59
Avg time

FBT - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Akatrax MTB Club
    Akaroa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #90579 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,019 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    OCTOBER-MAY
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Frews

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.

Trail Supporters

  • Frews Ltd
    Sponsor
  • Dirt Trailbuilding
    Builder

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is FBT - Upper?
      FBT - Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FBT - Upper?
      The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 715 ft to 910 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is FBT - Upper?
      FBT - Upper is 1,158 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FBT - Upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on FBT - Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FBT - Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FBT - Upper are:
      • February (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access FBT - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FBT - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FBT - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride FBT - Upper. The trail is 1,158 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FBT - Upper?
      FBT - Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 280 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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