more stats
2,776 ft
Distance
-407 ft
Descent
00:04:15
Avg time
-407 ft
Altitude change
147 ft
Altitude min
554 ft
Altitude max
554 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-14.7%
Grade
-37.1%
Grade max
26 ft
Distance climb
2,644 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:04:15
Avg time

Ground Effect Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maraetai Forest
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74527 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32287 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

From shipping container, into Trig Track and then L into Ground Zero, a digger built berm beast. Has a fresh new start bit that needs to bed in.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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on Jan 21, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ground Effect located?
      Ground Effect is located in Maraetai Forest, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Maraetai Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.90656, 175.0432.
      ▼ How hard is Ground Effect?
      Ground Effect is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 14.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ground Effect?
      The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 147 ft to 554 ft.
      ▼ Is Ground Effect a point to point trail?
      Ground Effect is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ground Effect?
      Ground Effect is 2,776 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ground Effect?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ground Effect. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ground Effect? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ground Effect are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ground Effect?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Ground Effect. The trail is 2,776 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ground Effect?
      Ground Effect is a very popular trail. There have been 1,128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,148 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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