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3,035 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:06:58
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
1,261 ft
Altitude min
1,431 ft
Altitude max
1,430 ft
Altitude start
1,263 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
2,047 ft
Distance down
863 ft
Distance flat
00:06:58
Avg time

Foo Fighter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21827 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Palmerston North City Council

Foo Fighter - mysterious flying objects A short but fun jumps trail mixed with all sorts of jumps, lumps and bumps.

Everything on the trail is roll-able, there are no compulsory gaps or drops. However, like any jumps trail, if you pick up speed be prepared to catch some airtime! The important thing is to know how to land safely ;-)

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 20.9 km average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 17.3 km avg distance
All
  • 305 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Foo Fighter Trail Reports

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Jan 14, 2026 @ 8:50pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 13, 2026
Refurb is complete
Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:28pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 8, 2025
 reporter
Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:24pm
Sep 1, 2024
 Wet but not too wet
Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
Mar 31, 2024
Dec 22, 2023 @ 8:19am
Dec 22, 2023
 Perfect condition.
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on Jan 14, 2026
Avg: 4.42 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to foo-fighter trailhead (-40.482180, 175.611620)
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      0:48 | 593 | Jan 23, 2021 , Palmerston North
      BEST Place for Mountain biking??? Must ride in...
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      9:02 | 323 | Jun 16, 2021 , Palmerston North
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      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
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      1 Review & Comments

      tfmbrown
      Fun! Great track. I’m not a big jumper but this was excellent, and manageable.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Foo Fighter located?
      Foo Fighter is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.48218, 175.61162.
      ▼ How hard is Foo Fighter?
      Foo Fighter is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Foo Fighter?
      Foo Fighter has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,261 ft to 1,431 ft.
      ▼ Is Foo Fighter a point to point trail?
      Yes, Foo Fighter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Foo Fighter?
      Foo Fighter is 3,035 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foo Fighter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Foo Fighter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Foo Fighter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foo Fighter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Foo Fighter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Foo Fighter. The trail is 3,035 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Foo Fighter?
      Foo Fighter is a very popular trail. There have been 3,562 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,284 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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