more stats
399 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
2,364 ft
Altitude min
2,435 ft
Altitude max
2,435 ft
Altitude start
2,364 ft
Altitude end
-17.773%
Grade
-43.658%
Grade max
1.82%
Grade min
63 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:00:34
Avg time

Flaxes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt Hutt Bike Park
    Methven
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40117 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7197 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #888 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #130 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Flaxes is a short alternative to a steep section on the Main Downhill Line. Don't be fooled though, its not necessarily easy for all. It is steep, rooty and rocky - a challenge in the wet.

Access Info

Turn right after the short uphill on the Main Downhill Line.

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  • 8 rides
  • 15.8 km avg distance
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  • 125 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flaxes located?
      Flaxes is located in Mt Hutt Bike Park, Methven, New Zealand. It is part of the Mt Hutt Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.54752, 171.54797.
      ▼ How hard is Flaxes?
      Flaxes is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.773%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flaxes?
      The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,364 ft to 2,435 ft.
      ▼ Is Flaxes a point to point trail?
      Yes, Flaxes is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flaxes?
      Flaxes is 399 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flaxes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flaxes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flaxes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flaxes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flaxes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Flaxes. The trail is 399 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flaxes?
      Flaxes is a very popular trail. There have been 1,616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,714 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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