more stats
906 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
162 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude max
210 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-17.9%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
554 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time

Lower Deviation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crocodile XC MTB Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28124 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5922 in E-Biking
    • #5581 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #614 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #108 in E-Biking
    • #73 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Dan Van Asch

Lower Deviation is an extension of the Deviation track. It is fast and downhill only.

Access Info

Start from the bottom on Deviation.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 165 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,236 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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on Mar 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.53 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Rob181 Rob181
      Fantastic Flow Trail with a few bonus lines off the side of the trail
      Georgemingham
      Great trail quite fast with a few exposures

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Deviation located?
      Lower Deviation is located in Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59677, 172.58623.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Deviation?
      Lower Deviation is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Deviation?
      Lower Deviation has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 162 ft to 210 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Deviation a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Deviation is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Deviation?
      Lower Deviation is 906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Deviation?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Deviation. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Deviation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Deviation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Deviation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Deviation. The trail is 906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Deviation?
      Lower Deviation is a very popular trail. There have been 12,200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25,634 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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