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807 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
00:00:54
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
207 ft
Altitude min
249 ft
Altitude max
207 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance climb
00:00:54
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Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Te Mata Peak
    Havelock North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50921 in Trail Running
    • #162409 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short section of multi-use track to lap the lower portion of the downhill track

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 44 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 77 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Downhill Loop Return

        ▼ Where is Lower Downhill Loop Return located?
        Lower Downhill Loop Return is located in Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, New Zealand. It is part of the Te Mata Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.68212, 176.88956.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Downhill Loop Return?
        Lower Downhill Loop Return is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Downhill Loop Return?
        Lower Downhill Loop Return has 43 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 207 ft to 249 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Downhill Loop Return a point to point trail?
        Lower Downhill Loop Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Downhill Loop Return?
        Lower Downhill Loop Return is 807 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Downhill Loop Return?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Downhill Loop Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Downhill Loop Return?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Downhill Loop Return are:
        • September (10 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • January (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Downhill Loop Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Downhill Loop Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Downhill Loop Return?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Downhill Loop Return. The trail is 807 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Downhill Loop Return?
        Lower Downhill Loop Return is a moderately popular trail. There have been 989 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,271 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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