more stats
2,270 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-512 ft
Descent
00:04:04
Avg time
-500 ft
Altitude change
107 ft
Altitude min
615 ft
Altitude max
615 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
-22%
Grade
-65.8%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
00:04:04
Avg time

Magnatron Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Signal Hill
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57850 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39024 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,265 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #948 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Big roots, steep rough terrain, rock rollers and rock drops, off camber sections

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 133 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Magnatron Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2023 @ 10:25pm
Jul 26, 2023
 reporter
drains and trimming.
Jun 3, 2022 @ 7:01pm
Jun 3, 2022
Jul 13, 2019 @ 3:30pm
Jul 13, 2019
Over growth trimmed
Jun 29, 2019 @ 6:59pm
Jun 29, 2019
bottom b-line
May 10, 2019 @ 8:17pm
May 10, 2019
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Status:
on Jul 26, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.12 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to magnatron trailhead (-45.858280, 170.538360)
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      Jan 2, 2024 @ 4:55pm
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      Apr 26, 2021 @ 12:50am
      Apr 26, 2021
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      Apr 26, 2021 @ 12:50am
      Apr 26, 2021
      Jumps 7Drops 4Summit 1

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      Ginger Cougar and Magnatron following Kenny...
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      1378 | Mar 10, 2017 , Dunedin

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Magnatron located?
      Magnatron is located in Signal Hill, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.85828, 170.53836.
      ▼ How hard is Magnatron?
      Magnatron is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 22%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Magnatron?
      Magnatron has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 512 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 107 ft to 615 ft.
      ▼ Is Magnatron a point to point trail?
      Yes, Magnatron is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Magnatron?
      Magnatron is 2,270 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Magnatron?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Magnatron. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Magnatron?
      Magnatron is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Magnatron? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Magnatron are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Magnatron?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Magnatron. The trail is 2,270 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Magnatron?
      Magnatron is a very popular trail. There have been 839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 882 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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