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1.3 miles
Distance
-1,386 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1,386 ft
Altitude change
5,776 ft
Altitude min
7,162 ft
Altitude start
5,778 ft
Altitude end
-20.5%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down

Layback Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu
    ohakune
  • Ref Number
    #23
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #32616 in Skiing [+]
    • #2109 in Backcountry Skiing
  • National Ranking
    #287 in Skiing · New Zealand [+]
    • #68 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Layback is a 2 km black diamond difficulty alpine ski run (piste) trail located near ohakune. Riders describe it as faint trail. This downhill ski primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.

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AlpineFaint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Layback located?
      Layback is located in Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu, ohakune, New Zealand. It is part of the Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.29161, 175.54961.
      ▼ How hard is Layback?
      Layback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 20.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Layback?
      The trail has 1,386 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,776 ft to 7,162 ft.
      ▼ Is Layback a point to point trail?
      Yes, Layback is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Layback?
      Layback is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Layback?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Layback. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Layback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Layback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Layback?
      Layback is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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