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692 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
00:01:49
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
570 ft
Altitude min
640 ft
Altitude max
572 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
9.8%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
528 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:01:49
Avg time
Kakapo Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
New Plymouth -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#1,328 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #140 in E-Biking
- #1,979 in Trail Running
- #1,444 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerNew Plymouth District Council
Grunt uphill on old forestry road
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 305 rides
- Last: Oct 16, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
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- Very Dry
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(-39.121680, 174.130980)
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Routes with this trail
11 miles • 2,103 ft • 29 • Loop •
Managahoe 20K Loop, mix of easy & advanced trails.
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