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1.5 miles
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-761 ft
Descent
00:11:26
Avg time
-691 ft
Altitude change
600 ft
Altitude min
1,300 ft
Altitude max
1,299 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-53.9%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
928 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,522 ft
Distance flat
00:11:26
Avg time

Mr Twister Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #45590 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64939 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Palmerston North City Council

Mr. Twister was edited and extended by Empire of Dirt and also Velstand Trails in 2019. It is a wide open Grade 3 flow trail. This trail is an ideal one for progressing on as it is a safe way down the hill and our recommended park EXIT trail for Grade 3 riders.

Mr Twister starts opposite the end of Riff Raff at the Container hub on Arapuke Rd. As the name suggests this trail has many berms, twists and turns Riders can take a sedate pace, or if they let off the brakes gain a pretty good speed! The trail acts as a link for riders wanting to return to the Shuttle Pickup. The trail also continues from the Shuttle Pickup down to Back Track, where you can ride a short section of Back Track (caution 2 way traffic) back to the bridge and Kahuterawa Car Park.

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Accessed from the Container Hub. The trail exit is onto Back Track, via the Shuttle Pickup.

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        Directions to mr-twister trailhead (-40.479130, 175.605450)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mr Twister

        ▼ Where is Mr Twister located?
        Mr Twister is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.47913, 175.60545.
        ▼ How hard is Mr Twister?
        Mr Twister is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mr Twister?
        Mr Twister has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 761 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 600 ft to 1,300 ft.
        ▼ Is Mr Twister a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mr Twister is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mr Twister?
        Mr Twister is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mr Twister?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mr Twister. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mr Twister?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mr Twister are:
        • February (45 activities)
        • October (19 activities)
        • April (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Mr Twister? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mr Twister are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mr Twister?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Mr Twister. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mr Twister?
        Mr Twister is a very popular trail. There have been 3,079 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,253 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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