more stats
2,126 ft
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:05:22
Avg time
145 ft
Altitude change
305 ft
Altitude min
450 ft
Altitude max
305 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
6.8%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
1,135 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
571 ft
Distance flat
00:05:22
Avg time

Mellow Puff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maraetai Forest
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54180 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248103 in E-Biking
    • #157951 in Trail Running
    • #156905 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,182 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,384 in E-Biking
    • #2,722 in Trail Running
    • #2,193 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Cruisey uphill trail to Sweet As and Screamers

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 383 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
Status:
on Oct 4, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mellow Puff located?
      Mellow Puff is located in Maraetai Forest, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Maraetai Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.89172, 175.03973.
      ▼ How hard is Mellow Puff?
      Mellow Puff is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mellow Puff?
      Mellow Puff has 179 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 305 ft to 450 ft.
      ▼ Is Mellow Puff a point to point trail?
      Yes, Mellow Puff is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mellow Puff?
      Mellow Puff is 2,126 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mellow Puff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mellow Puff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mellow Puff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mellow Puff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mellow Puff?
      The estimated time to ride Mellow Puff is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,126 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Mellow Puff?
      Mellow Puff is a very popular trail. There have been 3,840 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,556 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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