more stats
4,019 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-211 ft
Descent
00:10:07
Avg time
-156 ft
Altitude change
1,216 ft
Altitude min
1,388 ft
Altitude max
1,371 ft
Altitude start
1,217 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-58.9%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
1,135 ft
Distance climb
2,031 ft
Distance down
853 ft
Distance flat
00:10:07
Avg time

Galvanise Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cougar MTB Park
    Tokoroa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31092 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56291 in E-Biking
    • #117051 in Trail Running
    • #442808 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #696 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,427 in E-Biking
    • #1,945 in Trail Running
    • #4,610 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Easy start through the new forest area, a technical steep descent through the larger trees

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
Trail Supporters
  • Colin
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 12 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.56 (1 votes)
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      Directions to galvanise trailhead (-38.221610, 175.907220)

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      1 Review & Comments

      cgeier cgeier
      Don't bother. The trail doesn't keep good flow and braids quite a bit, leaving you puzzled as to where to go. Do Chemical Bros instead.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Galvanise located?
      Galvanise is located in Cougar MTB Park, Tokoroa, New Zealand. It is part of the Cougar MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.22161, 175.90722.
      ▼ How hard is Galvanise?
      Galvanise is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Galvanise?
      Galvanise has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 211 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,216 ft to 1,388 ft.
      ▼ Is Galvanise a point to point trail?
      Yes, Galvanise is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Galvanise?
      Galvanise is 4,019 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Galvanise?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Galvanise. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Galvanise? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Galvanise are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Galvanise?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Galvanise. The trail is 4,019 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Galvanise?
      Galvanise is a moderately popular trail. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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