more stats
2,182 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:01:56
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
184 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude max
188 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-8.6%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
830 ft
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:01:56
Avg time

Katipo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Araheke MTB Park (Wiritoa & Pauri)
    Whanganui
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #54720 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5853 in E-Biking
    • #145132 in Trail Running
    • #141067 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A fast flowing track with nicely bermed corners and a couple of rollable drops

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 40 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Katipo located?
      Katipo is located in Araheke MTB Park (Wiritoa & Pauri), Whanganui, New Zealand. It is part of the Araheke MTB Park (Wiritoa & Pauri) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.98028, 175.0954.
      ▼ How hard is Katipo?
      Katipo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Katipo?
      Katipo has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 184 ft to 210 ft.
      ▼ Is Katipo a point to point trail?
      Yes, Katipo is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Katipo?
      Katipo is 2,182 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Katipo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Katipo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Katipo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Katipo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Katipo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Katipo. The trail is 2,182 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Katipo?
      Katipo is a very popular trail. There have been 731 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,839 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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