more stats
3,501 ft
Distance
-726 ft
Descent
00:04:58
Avg time
-726 ft
Altitude change
200 ft
Altitude min
926 ft
Altitude max
926 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
-20.7%
Grade
-56.2%
Grade max
-5.5%
Grade min
3,501 ft
Distance down
00:04:58
Avg time

Moustache Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Signal Hill
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36481 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,159 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #872 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

Named out of the respect for Greg Leov’s (a.k.a Magnum) work on Signal Hill and with the Dunedin DH scene. He ran shuttles tirelessly and tested his skills as a digger driver while developing the Big Easy. The track is flashy, fast and loose – just like Magnum.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15.6 km average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 15.8 km avg distance
All
  • 225 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Moustache Express Trail Reports

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Feb 2, 2026 @ 2:39pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 1, 2026
tree cleared
Jan 31, 2026 @ 10:57am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 30, 2026
Fallen trees at the crossing section to the jump line. block the upper part of the trail
Jan 31, 2026 @ 10:56am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 31, 2026 @ 10:54am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 30, 2026
Large fallen treas before the jump line crossing
Dec 16, 2024 @ 9:38pm
Dec 16, 2024
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sprayed
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on Feb 2, 2026
Avg: 4.25 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to moustache-express trailhead (-45.858850, 170.545240)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Kristybooth
      Track closed 15-16 July for trimming, thanks MBO.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moustache Express located?
      Moustache Express is located in Signal Hill, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.85885, 170.54524.
      ▼ How hard is Moustache Express?
      Moustache Express is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moustache Express?
      The trail has 726 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 200 ft to 926 ft.
      ▼ Is Moustache Express a point to point trail?
      Yes, Moustache Express is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Moustache Express?
      Moustache Express is 3,501 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moustache Express?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moustache Express. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moustache Express?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Moustache Express are:
      • October (13 activities)
      • February (10 activities)
      • March (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Moustache Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moustache Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moustache Express?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Moustache Express. The trail is 3,501 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moustache Express?
      Moustache Express is a very popular trail. There have been 2,453 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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