more stats
2,379 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-344 ft
Descent
00:04:04
Avg time
-329 ft
Altitude change
234 ft
Altitude min
563 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-40.6%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
1,909 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:04:04
Avg time

Native Addiction Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maraetai Forest
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43802 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120264 in Trail Running
    • #72338 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

Build by Tim Hunter Trail Co in 2014 it's Maraetai's latest and greatest trail full of high speed runs through native trees into swooping hip jumps and amazing drop berms, a must ride.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 31 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 197 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
Status:
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Native Addiction located?
      Native Addiction is located in Maraetai Forest, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Maraetai Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.90553, 175.04242.
      ▼ How hard is Native Addiction?
      Native Addiction is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Native Addiction?
      Native Addiction has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 344 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 234 ft to 563 ft.
      ▼ Is Native Addiction a point to point trail?
      Native Addiction is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Native Addiction?
      Native Addiction is 2,379 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Native Addiction?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Native Addiction. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Native Addiction?
      Native Addiction is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Native Addiction? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Native Addiction are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Native Addiction?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Native Addiction. The trail is 2,379 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Native Addiction?
      Native Addiction is a very popular trail. There have been 2,285 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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