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3,699 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-420 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
-333 ft
Altitude change
239 ft
Altitude min
575 ft
Altitude max
575 ft
Altitude start
242 ft
Altitude end
-9.002%
Grade
-38.778%
Grade max
26.878%
Grade min
818 ft
Distance climb
2,573 ft
Distance down
309 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

Pamploma Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #355793 in Trail Running
    • #335848 in Hiking
    • #3420 in Adaptive Biking
    • #17462 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,046 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,229 in Trail Running
    • #3,492 in Hiking
    • #107 in Adaptive Biking
    • #455 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Marlborough District Council

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AI Generated Description

Pamploma is a highly rated 1 km popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Blenheim. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 27 m blue climb. It features jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jumps
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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 173 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Pamploma Trail Reports

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Jan 23, 2026 @ 6:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 22, 2026
After the track upgrade last year Pamplona holds up to the rain much better than other tracks in the park. A soil moisture deficit of 70mm + 20mm...
Jan 6, 2026 @ 3:50pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 2, 2026 @ 12:44pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 1, 2026
riding good after the last storm, it had some tree branches come down from all the wind, but they are mostly off the track now.
Nov 17, 2025 @ 9:29am (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 16, 2025
Repair work is complete, but some spots are still soft. Ride with care until it consolidates.
Oct 25, 2025 @ 10:37am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2025
Closed for construction work
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Status:
on Jan 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pamploma trailhead (-41.559670, 173.944360)

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      Jan 5, 2026 @ 6:51pm
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      Pamploma
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      836 | Mar 16, 2015 , Blenheim
      Trail riding into Winter with Connor Macleod...
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      2:58 | 625 | Apr 30, 2016 , Blenheim
      pamploma DH track, pretty muddy so wasnt too fast
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      2:45 | 261 | Apr 19, 2014 , Blenheim
      Following jack dalton down pamploma dh track
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      2:44 | 227 | Mar 10, 2014 , Blenheim
      4.0 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 11%
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      Joelmh
      Best track in the park, great fun.. worth the climbing to get to the start!
      WilsonFisher99
      Great trail, fully recommended, last few burms a wee bit tight
      Loam127
      Really fun ride some nice jumps and berms however some of the berms need some work

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pamploma located?
      Pamploma is located in Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park, Blenheim, New Zealand. It is part of the Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.55967, 173.94436.
      ▼ How hard is Pamploma?
      Pamploma is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.002%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pamploma?
      Pamploma has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 420 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 239 ft to 575 ft.
      ▼ Is Pamploma a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pamploma is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pamploma?
      Pamploma is 3,699 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pamploma?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pamploma. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pamploma? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pamploma are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pamploma?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pamploma. The trail is 3,699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pamploma?
      Pamploma is a very popular trail. There have been 2,704 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,505 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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