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1,680 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
371 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
482 ft
Distance climb
1,115 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

Manaia Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pauanui - Tairua
    Pauanui
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #408805 in Trail Running
    • #407786 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,131 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,436 in Trail Running
    • #4,160 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Rayonier

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AI Generated Description

Manaia is a 512 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pauanui. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Manaia Trail Reports

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Jan 11, 2023 @ 1:12am
Jan 11, 2023
Track is impassable in its current condition, needs a lot of work
Oct 23, 2022 @ 8:46am
Oct 23, 2022
Jul 3, 2022 @ 6:21pm
Jul 3, 2022
 A large proportion of the trail including the entrance, is not able to be ridden due to logging that has left impassable logs and branches over...
Jan 5, 2019 @ 10:31am
Jan 5, 2019
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on Jan 11, 2023
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Manaia located?
      Manaia is located in Pauanui - Tairua, Pauanui, New Zealand. It is part of the Pauanui - Tairua trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.07025, 175.86098.
      ▼ How hard is Manaia?
      Manaia is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Manaia?
      Manaia has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 371 ft.
      ▼ Is Manaia a point to point trail?
      Manaia is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Manaia?
      Manaia is 1,680 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Manaia?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Manaia. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Manaia?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Manaia are:
      • January (8 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Manaia? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Manaia are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Manaia?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Manaia. The trail is 1,680 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Manaia?
      Manaia is a very popular trail. There have been 167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 177 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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