more stats
459 ft
Distance
-44 ft
Descent
00:00:41
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
346 ft
Altitude min
390 ft
Altitude max
390 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
-5.7%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance down
00:00:41
Avg time

Gas Explosion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thames
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #404862 in Trail Running
    • #403066 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #664 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,419 in Trail Running
    • #4,130 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Gas Explosion is a 140 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Thames. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Feb 13, 2020
Very Dry
Avg: 3.85 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gas Explosion located?
      Gas Explosion is located in Thames, New Zealand. It is part of the Thames trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.12381, 175.53716.
      ▼ How hard is Gas Explosion?
      Gas Explosion is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gas Explosion?
      The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 346 ft to 390 ft.
      ▼ How long is Gas Explosion?
      Gas Explosion is 459 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gas Explosion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gas Explosion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gas Explosion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gas Explosion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gas Explosion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Gas Explosion. The trail is 459 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gas Explosion?
      Gas Explosion is a moderately popular trail. There have been 125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 159 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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