more stats
778 ft
Distance
-205 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-205 ft
Altitude change
565 ft
Altitude min
770 ft
Altitude max
770 ft
Altitude start
565 ft
Altitude end
-26.382%
Grade
-50.531%
Grade max
-7.434%
Grade min
778 ft
Distance down
00:02:40
Avg time

Jackasaurus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Urumau Reserve
    Lyttelton
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141967 in Trail Running
    • #128582 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,070 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,311 in Trail Running
    • #1,791 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • OSM Way

Jackasaurus starts at the top of the Urumau Reserve hill and descends the ridge, dropping over large rock drops you can roll or huck, to meet the traverse track. Eventually, once it's open, this track will continue down the ridge to meet Sumner road.

Access Info

From the end of the benched track across LPC land, head straight ahead (towards the sea) and up hill, veering onto a track on the left to find yourself on the top of the Urumau reserve hill.

Tags
DropsJumpsRock slabsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Jackasaurus Trail Reports

Status:
on Apr 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jackasaurus trailhead (-43.602600, 172.730110)

      Photos

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      9:50 | 297 | Oct 16, 2022 , Lyttelton
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      4:51 | 385 | Aug 15, 2021 , Lyttelton
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      16:16 | 508 | Mar 22, 2020 , Lyttelton

      Routes with this trail

      6 miles • 1,383 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Loop from Windy point, roads to top of Mt Pleasant and then back down on singletrack through Urumau reserve
      4.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jackasaurus located?
      Jackasaurus is located in Urumau Reserve, Lyttelton, New Zealand. It is part of the Urumau Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.6026, 172.73011.
      ▼ How hard is Jackasaurus?
      Jackasaurus is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.382%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jackasaurus?
      The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 565 ft to 770 ft.
      ▼ Is Jackasaurus a point to point trail?
      Jackasaurus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jackasaurus?
      Jackasaurus is 778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jackasaurus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackasaurus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jackasaurus?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jackasaurus are:
      • December (13 activities)
      • January (10 activities)
      • April (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jackasaurus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackasaurus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jackasaurus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Jackasaurus. The trail is 778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jackasaurus?
      Jackasaurus is a very popular trail. There have been 1,445 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,094 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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