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2,113 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:04:47
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
599 ft
Altitude min
719 ft
Altitude max
719 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance climb
1,509 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:04:47
Avg time

Old Ripper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48469 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #464 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,223 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

Two sections of the original Track the Ripper were linked by a new section in April 2024 to create this 'new' track. Includes the original wooden gap jump.

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Jumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Ripper located?
      Old Ripper is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.12934, 174.1283.
      ▼ How hard is Old Ripper?
      Old Ripper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Ripper?
      Old Ripper has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 599 ft to 719 ft.
      ▼ How long is Old Ripper?
      Old Ripper is 2,113 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Ripper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Ripper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Ripper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Ripper are:
      • January (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Old Ripper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Ripper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Ripper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Old Ripper. The trail is 2,113 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Ripper?
      Old Ripper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 230 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 226 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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