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1.0 mile
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-318 ft
Descent
00:09:39
Avg time
-215 ft
Altitude change
1,371 ft
Altitude min
1,637 ft
Altitude max
1,637 ft
Altitude start
1,424 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-35.3%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
1,972 ft
Distance climb
2,615 ft
Distance down
778 ft
Distance flat
00:09:39
Avg time
METHANE TRAIN Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaBike Glendhu Bike Park
Wānaka -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
Fun black singletrack with rock rolls, optional drops and flowy singletrack.
Ends with a small climb back up to Jack's Spot to other trail options.
Access Info
Private bike park. Get passes on site or at https://bikeglendhu.co.nz/.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
All
- 146 rides
- Last: May 2, 2026
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Directions to methane-train trailhead
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★ 1.0 • 20 miles • 3,310 ft • 17 • Loop •
2022 Whyte Glendu Enduro 5 Stage
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