more stats
3,071 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-403 ft
Descent
747 ft
High Point
-390 ft
Altitude change
352 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude start
354 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-44.2%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
2,861 ft
Distance down

Lizards Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whangamata Mountain Bike Park
    Whangamata
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #286676 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106126 in E-Biking
    • #439373 in Trail Running
    • #326510 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,490 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,113 in E-Biking
    • #4,724 in Trail Running
    • #3,349 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2025

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AI Generated Description

Lizards Tail is a 936 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Whangamata. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lizards Tail located?
      Lizards Tail is located in Whangamata Mountain Bike Park, Whangamata, New Zealand. It is part of the Whangamata Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.20186, 175.82264.
      ▼ How hard is Lizards Tail?
      Lizards Tail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lizards Tail?
      Lizards Tail has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 403 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 352 ft to 747 ft.
      ▼ Is Lizards Tail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lizards Tail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lizards Tail?
      Lizards Tail is 3,071 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lizards Tail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lizards Tail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lizards Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lizards Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lizards Tail?
      Lizards Tail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 83 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 87 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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