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2,156 ft
Distance
-179 ft
Descent
00:04:26
Avg time
-179 ft
Altitude change
1,121 ft
Altitude min
1,300 ft
Altitude max
1,300 ft
Altitude start
1,122 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
1,867 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:04:26
Avg time

Jumping Jack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37670 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5093 in E-Biking
  • 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
  • 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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 Really smooth little wet but really fun
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Nov 25, 2021 @ 11:55pm
Nov 25, 2021
 great conditions fast and smooth
Mar 13, 2021 @ 12:54pm
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        Directions to jumping-jack trailhead (-40.479000, 175.605600)

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        Jul 23, 2018 @ 1:46am
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        youtuber BRAND NEW JUMPS - Jumping Jack Mountain Bike...
        0:22 | 830 | Jan 27, 2021 , Palmerston North
        Jumping Jack Trail, Arapuke MTB Park, Manawatu, NZ
        0:10 | 427 | Sep 21, 2019 , Palmerston North
        youtuber Jumping Jack-Humpty Jumpty @ Arapuke Trails
        2:30 | 583 | Jul 7, 2018 , Palmerston North
        Arapuke Jumping Jack
        0:15 | 558 | Apr 17, 2018 , Palmerston North

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        North Island Champs 2020 Archived
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        This is the course for the 2020 North Island XC Champs.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Jumping Jack

        ▼ Where is Jumping Jack located?
        Jumping Jack is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.479, 175.6056.
        ▼ How hard is Jumping Jack?
        Jumping Jack is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jumping Jack?
        The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,121 ft to 1,300 ft.
        ▼ Is Jumping Jack a point to point trail?
        Yes, Jumping Jack is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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