more stats
3,189 ft
Distance
-293 ft
Descent
00:11:55
Avg time
-294 ft
Altitude change
1,112 ft
Altitude min
1,406 ft
Altitude max
1,406 ft
Altitude start
1,112 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
3,189 ft
Distance down
00:11:55
Avg time

Hard Labour Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sainsbury Road
    Pirongia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41211 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Waipā District Council

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AI Generated Description

Hard Labour is a 972 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pirongia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 448 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Hard Labour Trail Reports

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Aug 5, 2026 @ 9:44am (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 4, 2026
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May 28, 2023 @ 2:22am
May 28, 2023
 Muddy and a few stray branches at head height. Still rideable.
May 28, 2023 @ 2:22am
May 28, 2023
 Muddy and a few stray branches at head height. Still rideable.
Jan 14, 2022 @ 12:06pm
Jan 14, 2022
Jun 25, 2021 @ 4:20pm
Jun 25, 2021
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on Aug 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hard-labour trailhead (-38.009680, 175.135590)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Labour located?
      Hard Labour is located in Sainsbury Road, Pirongia, New Zealand. It is part of the Sainsbury Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.00968, 175.13559.
      ▼ How hard is Hard Labour?
      Hard Labour is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Labour?
      The trail has 293 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,112 ft to 1,406 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Labour a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hard Labour is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Labour?
      Hard Labour is 3,189 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Labour?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hard Labour. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hard Labour? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Labour are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Labour?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Hard Labour. The trail is 3,189 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Labour?
      Hard Labour is a very popular trail. There have been 3,040 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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