more stats
2,795 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
-347 ft
Altitude change
1,063 ft
Altitude min
1,423 ft
Altitude max
1,410 ft
Altitude start
1,063 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-58.2%
Grade max
52.5%
Grade min
440 ft
Distance climb
1,781 ft
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:03:33
Avg time

Going Postal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rivenrock
    Carterton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84677 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46450 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,894 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,161 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Rivenrock

Technical Singletrack, with multiple line choice options, drops, tight switch-backs and rockgardens

Access Info

From the Shuttle drop off point start down blackberry lane until you see the going postal sign

Bike Park

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 81 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Going Postal Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2022 @ 9:36pm
Apr 10, 2022
 Running well
Nov 29, 2019 @ 1:13pm
Nov 29, 2019
Oct 15, 2019 @ 1:41am
Oct 15, 2019
 I left this one till last as it rained the night before. Mostly was good grip even in the pines. Some sections were soft as it's a new trail....
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Status:
on Apr 10, 2022
Dry
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to going-postal trailhead (-40.911920, 175.514720)
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      Nov 12, 2021 @ 8:26pm
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      3:53 | 388 | Feb 19, 2024 , Carterton
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      5 Ratings
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      hoedelers
      Very cool trail with some nice tech sections!
      Ruralmtb
      Super fun all round tec, a few drops one about 1 meter high that is optional and lots of tight berms.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Going Postal located?
      Going Postal is located in Rivenrock, Carterton, New Zealand. It is part of the Rivenrock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.91192, 175.51472.
      ▼ How hard is Going Postal?
      Going Postal is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Going Postal?
      Going Postal has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,063 ft to 1,423 ft.
      ▼ Is Going Postal a point to point trail?
      Yes, Going Postal is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Going Postal?
      Going Postal is 2,795 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Going Postal?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Going Postal. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Going Postal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Going Postal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Going Postal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Going Postal. The trail is 2,795 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Going Postal?
      Going Postal is a moderately popular trail. There have been 538 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 628 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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