2,156 ft
Distance
-179 ft
Descent
00:04:26
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Jumping Jack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #11733 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2054 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Palmerston North City Council

Jumping Jack follows the old downhill trail built in 2013 by some of our young lads who wanted a trail of berms and jumps.

Accessed from the start of Mr Twister it sweeps its way down the hill beside Zig Zag Road with big corners and jumps. All the jumps in the top section have been filled in and are table tops, from the drop down to the bridge it is all new trail, built in 2016 by Southstar Trails.

Fun little doubles and berms all the way to its exit on to the road make this trail a must for anyone who like their wheels up. None of the jumps are nasty and can all be cleared with a moderate trail speed, keep on your toes though as the gap over the drain is now back and can sneak up on you, there is an alternative line around it if you aren't keen.

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More Stats for Jumping Jack mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -179 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,121 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,300 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,300 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,122 ft
  • Grade
    -8.3%
  • Grade max
    -25.5%
  • Distance down
    1,867 ft
  • Distance flat
    259 ft
  • Avg time
    00:04:26
  • Avg reverse time
    00:05:37
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      Jumping Jack Trail Reports

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      Jan 3, 2023 @ 5:16am
      Jan 3, 2023
      Oct 22, 2022 @ 1:48pm
      Oct 22, 2022
      		 Really smooth little wet but really fun
      Apr 8, 2022 @ 2:51pm
      Apr 8, 2022
      Nov 25, 2021 @ 11:55pm
      Nov 25, 2021
      		 great conditions fast and smooth
      Mar 13, 2021 @ 12:54pm
      Mar 13, 2021
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      • 13 miles avg distance
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      • Last: May 11, 2025

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