1 miles
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-989 ft
Descent
00:12:18
Avg time
Luge Details
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Riding AreaCraigieburn Trails
Castle Hill -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Trail UsageBiking Primary
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking#879 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
A very fast rooty track through the native bush.
Access Info
Track starts at the top of Lyndon Saddle, hike/ride up the track, hike up Mistletoe track (the easiest option) or ride the track after riding Edge Track
Local Trail Association
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Craigieburn Trails
(www.craigieburntrails.org.nz) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Luge bike trail
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Altitude change-840 ft
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Altitude min2,874 ft
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Altitude max3,716 ft
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Altitude start3,716 ft
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Altitude end2,876 ft
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Grade-11.472%
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Grade max-46.364%
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Grade min27.981%
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Distance climb888 ft
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Distance down1 miles
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Distance flat282 ft
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Avg time00:12:18
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Avg reverse time00:41:36
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intendid direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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- popular
- less popular
- not popular
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Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Parking
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Directions
Water Fountain/Source
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Restrooms
Gate
Camping
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
eBike Charging Point
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Directions to luge trailhead
(-43.137739, 171.724881)
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 10 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 156 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 557 rides
Photos
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Routes with this trail
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PB News Articles
Feb 25, 2019
Video & Race Report: Trans NZ Days 1 & 2 - Racing in Narnia
Days 1 and 2 and of the Yeti Trans NZ presented by Shimano dropped racers straight into a scene out of Narnia.
Feb 25, 2018
Days 1 & 2: The Chronicles of Craigieburn - 2018 Trans NZ - Video
The 2018 Yeti Tranz NZ presented by Shimano, is in full swing after two days of riding and racing.
Feb 26, 2017
Yeti Trans NZ Enduro, Presented by Shimano - Day 1, Craigieburn
Straight out of the gate into the biggest day of the week: 32 kilometers, six stages, 1585 meters climbing, and 1886 meters of descending in...
Mar 7, 2015
Yeti Trans NZ Enduro Day 1 - Mud Wrestling
Day one of the Trans NZ saw mud-bath conditions after months of drought in the area.
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kaleona
(Oct 31, 2017 at 4:00)
Best track in the whole area probably! Amazing fun and runs well whatever the weather.
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tmullzz
(Oct 27, 2018 at 22:43)
Great fun through the bush over roots and rocks. Super flowly and a beautiful setting. Definitely worth riding if you're in the area.
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