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1.2 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-1,338 ft
Descent
00:17:00
Avg time
-1,335 ft
Altitude change
737 ft
Altitude min
2,074 ft
Altitude max
2,074 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
-21.8%
Grade
-79.4%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:17:00
Avg time

Machine Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blacks Point
    Reefton
  • AKA
    Ajax Track
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67568 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9307 in E-Biking
    • #322644 in Trail Running
    • #348043 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,500 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #160 in E-Biking
    • #3,859 in Trail Running
    • #3,767 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Start up the Murray Creek Track then loop around past the historic Ajax Mine and Stamper Battery. The track is mostly well-benched single track (intermediate grade) with a few steeper sections. The last 2km to the car park is steep and technical downhill.

source: DOC Reefton Website
Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 22, 2025 @ 1:08am
Aug 22, 2025
 No issue to report just a bit dark but that’s what lights are for.
Jun 28, 2024 @ 5:59am
Jun 28, 2024
Dec 18, 2023 @ 12:23am
Dec 18, 2023
 running well, no big issues, gorse and fallen tree near the end are gone
Dec 29, 2022 @ 7:13pm
Dec 29, 2022
 Pretty good condition but slightly overgrown at the bottom and could do with a trim
Feb 27, 2022 @ 8:13pm
Feb 27, 2022
 Very technical. Not for the faint hearted. Tight and steep. Good to experience.
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on Aug 22, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.4 ★★★★★
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      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 17%
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      camerasam
      Fun steep downhill in the dark, no major features just tight corners.
      NastyMcfly
      Super fun. Obviously a bit steeper than the way you come up, but no particular features of note. I rode it when the whole place was pretty muddy and wet and it was still good as
      jamesreidrides jamesreidrides
      Don’t let the other comments put you off! Fun track with a few rocks and roots to navigate, not super steep but the gradient is fairly constant

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Machine Track located?
      Machine Track is located in Blacks Point, Reefton, New Zealand. It is part of the Blacks Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.12584, 171.89761.
      ▼ How hard is Machine Track?
      Machine Track is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 21.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Machine Track?
      Machine Track has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,338 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 737 ft to 2,074 ft.
      ▼ Is Machine Track a point to point trail?
      Machine Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Machine Track?
      Machine Track is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Machine Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Machine Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Machine Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Machine Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Machine Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Machine Track. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Machine Track?
      Machine Track is a very popular trail. There have been 124 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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