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515 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:00:24
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
415 ft
Altitude min
505 ft
Altitude max
505 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade
-38.5%
Grade max
-5.3%
Grade min
486 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:00:24
Avg time
Mayday - Upper Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaAkatrax MTB Club
Akaroa -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#26647 in Mountain Biking
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National Ranking#570 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
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Year Opened2020
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Land OwnerFrews
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Mayday - Upper is a 157 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Akaroa. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop, jump and gap jump. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Access Info
Drop in off blue steel, or off the end of Mid life crisis.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 1 rides
- Last: Dec 26, 2025
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