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4,974 ft
Distance
385 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:18:23
Avg time
371 ft
Altitude change
1,116 ft
Altitude min
1,495 ft
Altitude max
1,121 ft
Altitude start
1,493 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
32.7%
Grade min
3,684 ft
Distance climb
646 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:18:23
Avg time

Ferris Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #26
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9322 in E-Biking
    • #103313 in Trail Running
    • #439242 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #341 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #161 in E-Biking
    • #1,783 in Trail Running
    • #4,464 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matangi Station MTB

Always closed for tupping and quail shooting from May 1st to June 18th and lambing 1st October to 30th November.
Punchy, fun climb to Carter’s Face

Access Info Restricted Access

Passes must be purchased before entry at: https://matangistationmtb.com/passes

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Ferris Road Trail Reports

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on Feb 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ferris Road located?
      Ferris Road is located in Matangi Station MTB, Alexandra, New Zealand. It is part of the Matangi Station MTB trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.26832, 169.42634.
      ▼ How hard is Ferris Road?
      Ferris Road is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ferris Road?
      Ferris Road has 385 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,116 ft to 1,495 ft.
      ▼ Is Ferris Road a point to point trail?
      Ferris Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ferris Road?
      Ferris Road is 4,974 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ferris Road?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ferris Road. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ferris Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ferris Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ferris Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Ferris Road. The trail is 4,974 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ferris Road?
      Ferris Road is a very popular trail. There have been 459 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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