more stats
2,490 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
487 ft
High Point
-252 ft
Altitude change
227 ft
Altitude min
487 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-37.5%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down

Howgr Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whangamata
  • AKA
    Howgrr
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #256269 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98662 in E-Biking
    • #30496 in Trail Running
    • #237697 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Howgr is a 759 m less popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Whangamata. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 5 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Howgr located?
      Howgr is located in Whangamata, New Zealand. It is part of the Whangamata trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.14083, 175.87516.
      ▼ How hard is Howgr?
      Howgr is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 10.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howgr?
      Howgr has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 227 ft to 487 ft.
      ▼ Is Howgr a point to point trail?
      Howgr is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Howgr?
      Howgr is 2,490 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howgr?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Howgr. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Howgr?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Howgr are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Howgr? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Howgr are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Howgr?
      Howgr is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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