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2,805 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:05:10
Avg time
-208 ft
Altitude change
530 ft
Altitude min
746 ft
Altitude max
746 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
2,100 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:05:10
Avg time

Horseshoe – Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pan Pac MTB Park
    Napier
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #207336 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41749 in E-Biking
    • #29385 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,936 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,018 in E-Biking
    • #595 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Pan Pac Forest Products

A hand built, descending, single trail. The start has a trail filter in the form of five gap jumps, if not comfortable with these then dont proceed around them. The trail follows the contour below lugettps://www.trailforks.com/trails/luge-road/]luge road[/L] it is very narrow and rocky. Riders need to ride with care. There are large drop-offs in parts at the edge of the trail. The trail utilises natural features (stumps, limestone rocks, slips, gullies). Natural terrain is preserved as much as possible. Benching will be kept to a minimum. Some low berms and catchers. Some steep descents. Some sections of trail will be narrow, especially on steep faces.

Access Info

HBMTB Club Membership or MTB Visitor Permit required.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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      Directions to horseshoe--upper trailhead (-39.377300, 176.844690)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Horseshoe – Upper located?
      Horseshoe – Upper is located in Pan Pac MTB Park, Napier, New Zealand. It is part of the Pan Pac MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.3773, 176.84469.
      ▼ How hard is Horseshoe – Upper?
      Horseshoe – Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Horseshoe – Upper?
      Horseshoe – Upper has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 530 ft to 746 ft.
      ▼ How long is Horseshoe – Upper?
      Horseshoe – Upper is 2,805 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Horseshoe – Upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Horseshoe – Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Horseshoe – Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Horseshoe – Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Horseshoe – Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Horseshoe – Upper. The trail is 2,805 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Horseshoe – Upper?
      Horseshoe – Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 517 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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