more stats
1,742 ft
Distance
-203 ft
Descent
00:07:14
Avg time
-203 ft
Altitude change
810 ft
Altitude min
1,014 ft
Altitude max
1,014 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-11.7%
Grade
-38.6%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
1,742 ft
Distance down
00:07:14
Avg time

Orange Roughy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Signal Hill
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27211 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3711 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #587 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #64 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year-Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Typically drier than other trails on the hill, as it's quite exposed to the sun and wind. Features rocky berms, a couple of jumps, a road gap and some rock drops.

Access Info

From the top carpark/hub, keep to the right. The track parallels Water Tank Road as it descends.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 804 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Orange Roughy Trail Reports

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Dec 9, 2025 @ 6:48pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 8, 2025
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spraying
Jan 14, 2025 @ 9:16pm
Jan 14, 2025
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finshed spray this track.
Jan 14, 2025 @ 9:14pm
Jan 14, 2025
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sprayed from bottom until rd gap
Jan 7, 2025 @ 3:16pm
Jan 7, 2025
Sep 15, 2024 @ 10:09am
Sep 15, 2024
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on Dec 9, 2025
Avg: 4.43 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to orange-roughy trailhead (-45.858370, 170.546900)

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      0:09 | 1435 | Dec 4, 2016 , Dunedin

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Kristybooth
      Track closed for maintenance Monday 29/7- Friday 2/8
      chickenrunz chickenrunz
      There are 3-4 bits of this fast track that bumps your suspension. The first section starts from the top of signal hill and quickly becomes very steep loose rocky and needs commitment until it is crossed by an access road. The second bit is very easy, just hold on and feel the suspension work on very fast but gentle bumps until a plateau that you may join back on the big easy. The third section is hard - steep, at least 2 decent rock drops - then terminates to either a road to the big easy or you can join Magnatron.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Orange Roughy located?
      Orange Roughy is located in Signal Hill, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.85837, 170.5469.
      ▼ How hard is Orange Roughy?
      Orange Roughy is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orange Roughy?
      The trail has 203 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 810 ft to 1,014 ft.
      ▼ Is Orange Roughy a point to point trail?
      Yes, Orange Roughy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Orange Roughy?
      Orange Roughy is 1,742 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orange Roughy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Orange Roughy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orange Roughy?
      Orange Roughy is best visited during: Year-Round.
      ▼ How do I access Orange Roughy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orange Roughy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Orange Roughy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Orange Roughy. The trail is 1,742 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Orange Roughy?
      Orange Roughy is a very popular trail. There have been 8,174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,864 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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