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2,792 ft
Distance
-434 ft
Descent
00:08:29
Avg time
-434 ft
Altitude change
513 ft
Altitude min
949 ft
Altitude max
947 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
-15.6%
Grade
-65.3%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
2,457 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:08:29
Avg time
Lower Drainpipe Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMatangi Station MTB
Alexandra -
Ref Number#22
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#216 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #1,607 in E-Biking
- #4,475 in Trail Running
- #4,234 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMatangi Station MTB
No easy option - steep chute into hair pins. S.A.F (pro line)
Access Info Restricted Access
Passes must be purchased before entry at: https://matangistationmtb.com/passes
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
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- 42 rides
- Last: Nov 3, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to lower-drainpipe trailhead
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May 23, 2022 , Alexandra
Btcooper78
Nice switchbacks near the bottom lead into a steep chute of many rock slabs, commitment required, spot the exit from the top and roll. Rode in the wet and it was all good. Fun trail!
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