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1,930 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-353 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-340 ft
Altitude change
976 ft
Altitude min
1,316 ft
Altitude max
1,316 ft
Altitude start
976 ft
Altitude end
-17.61%
Grade
-62.994%
Grade max
17.159%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
1,429 ft
Distance down
284 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
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GS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sticky Forest
    Wānaka
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72709 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138984 in Trail Running
    • #102538 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Steep and loose. And a rut or two.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:28pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 15, 2026
 Closed for muddy conditions https://www.facebook.com/bikewanaka
Jul 31, 2025 @ 8:43pm
Jul 31, 2025
Jun 4, 2025 @ 7:56pm
Jun 4, 2025
 Fresh berms are looking awesome but need time to dry and set up. Already some ruts in them.
Mar 21, 2023 @ 9:49pm
Mar 21, 2023
Jul 23, 2022 @ 1:08am
Jul 23, 2022
Most of the ruts have been repaired and the trail is running well! Try not to ride when wet as may get soft in places
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Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About GS

        ▼ Where is GS located?
        GS is located in Sticky Forest, Wānaka, New Zealand. It is part of the Sticky Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.66791, 169.14512.
        ▼ How hard is GS?
        GS is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.61%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for GS?
        GS has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 353 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 976 ft to 1,316 ft.
        ▼ Is GS a point to point trail?
        Yes, GS is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is GS?
        GS is 1,930 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on GS?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on GS. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride GS?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride GS are:
        • December (5 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access GS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to GS are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride GS?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride GS. The trail is 1,930 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is GS?
        GS is a moderately popular trail. There have been 969 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 899 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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