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912 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:01:08
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
291 ft
Altitude min
362 ft
Altitude max
345 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-39%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:08
Avg time

Mayday - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Akatrax MTB Club
    Akaroa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25268 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73272 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Frews

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Mayday - Lower is a 278 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Akaroa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mayday - Lower

        ▼ Where is Mayday - Lower located?
        Mayday - Lower is located in Akatrax MTB Club, Akaroa, New Zealand. It is part of the Akatrax MTB Club trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.82165, 172.95048.
        ▼ How hard is Mayday - Lower?
        Mayday - Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mayday - Lower?
        Mayday - Lower has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 291 ft to 362 ft.
        ▼ Is Mayday - Lower a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mayday - Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mayday - Lower?
        Mayday - Lower is 912 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mayday - Lower?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mayday - Lower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mayday - Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mayday - Lower are:
        • November (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mayday - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mayday - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mayday - Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mayday - Lower. The trail is 912 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mayday - Lower?
        Mayday - Lower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 137 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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