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1.8 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
20 ft
Altitude min
41 ft
Altitude max
31 ft
Altitude start
23 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance climb
1,457 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time
MITCH Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSandy Point
Invercargill -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2023
This trail was built in March 2023. It makes the most of the area and terrain with very few straight sections.
It was named after Mitch Knol who passed away in February. He volunteered a lot of time at Sandy maintaining the trails.
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One direction starting from the south end opposite The Don exit
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
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- 24 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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(-46.465350, 168.262050)
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Frequently Asked Questions About MITCH
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Where is MITCH located?
MITCH is located in Sandy Point, Invercargill, New Zealand. It is part of the Sandy Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -46.46535, 168.26205.
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How hard is MITCH?
MITCH is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for MITCH?
MITCH has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 20 ft to 41 ft.
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Is MITCH a point to point trail?
Yes, MITCH is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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