more stats
1,388 ft
Distance
-138 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-137 ft
Altitude change
138 ft
Altitude min
277 ft
Altitude max
277 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-36.1%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
1,188 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

Malt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #17889 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51382 in E-Biking
    • #31085 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #380 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,292 in E-Biking
    • #643 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Pan Pac Forest Products

A hand built descending narrow natural terrain trail following the ridge down to barley approx. 5% gradient average
The trail has no surprises and is suitable for novice and entry level, a few small jumps off the main line.

Access Info

HBMTB Club Membership or MTB Visitor Permit required.

Tags
JumpsRidgeline
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 76 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Malt Trail Reports

Status:
on Feb 8, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to malt trailhead (-39.382680, 176.830890)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Malt located?
      Malt is located in Pan Pac MTB Park, Napier, New Zealand. It is part of the Pan Pac MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.38268, 176.83089.
      ▼ How hard is Malt?
      Malt is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Malt?
      The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 138 ft to 277 ft.
      ▼ How long is Malt?
      Malt is 1,388 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Malt?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Malt. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Malt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Malt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Malt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Malt. The trail is 1,388 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Malt?
      Malt is a moderately popular trail. There have been 307 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 273 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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