more stats
2,664 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
313 ft
Altitude min
455 ft
Altitude max
414 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-28.2%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
548 ft
Distance climb
1,722 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:03:33
Avg time

Free Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whangamata
  • AKA
    Free down
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #322521 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119180 in E-Biking
    • #103319 in Trail Running
    • #443284 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,772 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,266 in E-Biking
    • #1,784 in Trail Running
    • #4,649 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Free Down is a 812 m less popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Whangamata. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 4 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Free Down located?
      Free Down is located in Whangamata, New Zealand. It is part of the Whangamata trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.1539, 175.86518.
      ▼ How hard is Free Down?
      Free Down is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Free Down?
      Free Down has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 313 ft to 455 ft.
      ▼ Is Free Down a point to point trail?
      Free Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Free Down?
      Free Down is 2,664 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Free Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Free Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Free Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Free Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Free Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Free Down. The trail is 2,664 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Free Down?
      Free Down is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 91 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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