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1.6 miles
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-891 ft
Descent
00:14:55
Avg time
-845 ft
Altitude change
269 ft
Altitude min
1,138 ft
Altitude max
1,138 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-10.2%
Grade
-65.3%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
430 ft
Distance flat
00:14:55
Avg time

Gardener Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kohitere Forest
    Levin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #154399 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134884 in Trail Running
    • #128508 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Slippery when wet!
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Roller Coaster

Awesome fun downhill, steep, fast, jumpy

Access Info

Denton Road, Levin. Follow Queen Street East from town and turn left at the end. Park before the gate on the right.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Jan 2, 2023
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Gardener Trail Reports

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Mar 22, 2024 @ 2:05pm
Mar 22, 2024
 forest is closed
Nov 14, 2022 @ 2:18pm
Nov 14, 2022
 1st bridge across the main stream, is collapsing at the true right end. Propped up precariously with one old deck board. Significant risk of...
Mar 24, 2021 @ 1:51pm
Mar 24, 2021
Jan 2, 2020 @ 4:20pm
Jan 2, 2020
 Fun track, involves a few tight switchbacks. A little bit wet in spots with a few muddy bogs. Flattens out towards the bottom
Dec 25, 2019 @ 2:14pm
Dec 25, 2019
 Fun track, mostly through forest. not used a lot so plenty of leaves on track. some roots and ruts.
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on Mar 22, 2024
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Peg75
      I couldn't find the top section due to new logging road. May still be there lower down but it didn't look promising.
      ImaJoey ImaJoey
      Not ridden much. Good fun track if you like a few natural technical features (roots, ruts, leaves)
      cdough
      Not well maintained whatsoever. It looked like it had not been riden in ages. If you like an adventure and don’t mind sketchy bits, fallen trees and muddy as hell berms, then this is the trail for you

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gardener located?
      Gardener is located in Kohitere Forest, Levin, New Zealand. It is part of the Kohitere Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.65151, 175.34383.
      ▼ How hard is Gardener?
      Gardener is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gardener?
      Gardener has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 891 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 269 ft to 1,138 ft.
      ▼ Is Gardener a point to point trail?
      Gardener is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gardener?
      Gardener is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gardener?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gardener. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gardener?
      Gardener is best visited during: Slippery when wet!.
      ▼ How do I access Gardener? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gardener are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gardener?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Gardener. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gardener?
      Gardener is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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