more stats
988 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-64 ft
Altitude change
1,098 ft
Altitude min
1,181 ft
Altitude max
1,181 ft
Altitude start
1,119 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-33.7%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
459 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Gum Trees - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Victoria Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55843 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,228 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Gum Trees - Upper is a 301 m popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Christchurch. This mountain bike only trail and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 225 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,569 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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      Nov 29, 2010 @ 11:56pm
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      Oct 11, 2006 @ 11:29am
      Oct 11, 2006
      Rock gardens 3Berms 2Drops 1

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gum Trees - Upper located?
      Gum Trees - Upper is located in Victoria Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Victoria Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59818, 172.64328.
      ▼ How hard is Gum Trees - Upper?
      Gum Trees - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gum Trees - Upper?
      Gum Trees - Upper has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,098 ft to 1,181 ft.
      ▼ How long is Gum Trees - Upper?
      Gum Trees - Upper is 988 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gum Trees - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gum Trees - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gum Trees - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gum Trees - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gum Trees - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Gum Trees - Upper. The trail is 988 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gum Trees - Upper?
      Gum Trees - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 14,682 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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