more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:09:15
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
00:09:15
Avg time

MITCH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandy Point
    Invercargill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #6279 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11131 in E-Biking
    • #427112 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #110 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #200 in E-Biking
    • #4,533 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023

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.

Access Info

One direction starting from the south end opposite The Don exit

Tags
BermsFamily friendlySandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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MITCH Trail Reports

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Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:36am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 11, 2025
Open again following wind event
Oct 29, 2025 @ 10:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 29, 2025
Temporarily closed due to fallen Trees
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on Dec 12, 2025
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      georgeinafg georgeinafg
      Great track, did it on my new Giant Reign E+ MTB, just superb to bring out the real capabilities of the bike (which far surpass my own abilities). Did midweek so not a single other bike in sight which was great.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is MITCH?
      MITCH is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MITCH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MITCH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MITCH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MITCH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MITCH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride MITCH. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MITCH?
      MITCH is a very popular trail. There have been 576 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 582 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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