more stats
1,299 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
136 ft
Altitude min
237 ft
Altitude max
237 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-37.6%
Grade max
30.7%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
676 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:02:40
Avg time

Murph's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Crocodile XC MTB Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #46719 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17730 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,037 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #358 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dan Van Asch

Murph's Trail is a short piece of single track going from the top of C2 to the bottom. It is just a quicker and harder way to descend C2.

Access Info

Start at the sign post at the top of C2.

Tags
BermsDrops
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 566 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Murph's Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 24, 2026
Nov 26, 2025 @ 6:21pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 25, 2025
 Dry to very dry, ie: some dust starting to accumulate.
Aug 25, 2025 @ 10:02am
Aug 25, 2025
May 26, 2025 @ 11:37am
May 26, 2025
 Great Trail. Running nice today
Apr 16, 2025 @ 6:12pm
Apr 16, 2025
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Status:
on Mar 25, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.5 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 43%
      4 ★ 57%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Georgemingham
      I'm normally an intermediate rider but thought I would have a go and only one of the drops I found myself out of my comfort zone. Great trail to challenge yourself on

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Murph's located?
      Murph's is located in Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.5982, 172.58652.
      ▼ How hard is Murph's?
      Murph's is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Murph's?
      Murph's has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 136 ft to 237 ft.
      ▼ Is Murph's a point to point trail?
      Yes, Murph's is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Murph's?
      Murph's is 1,299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Murph's?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Murph's. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Murph's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Murph's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Murph's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Murph's. The trail is 1,299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Murph's?
      Murph's is a very popular trail. There have been 4,561 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,854 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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