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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
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Activities
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Riding AreaMt Hutt Bike Park
Methven -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#37033 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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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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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, 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.
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Turn right after the short uphill on the Main Downhill Line.
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to flaxes trailhead
(-43.547520, 171.547970)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flaxes
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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.
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How hard is Flaxes?
Flaxes is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.773%.
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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.
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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.
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