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2,064 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
60 ft
Altitude min
130 ft
Altitude max
60 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
2.18%
Grade
-5.583%
Grade max
13.586%
Grade min
1,150 ft
Distance climb
585 ft
Distance down
329 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
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Pancake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waitawa Regional Park
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #144266 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34703 in Trail Running
    • #139675 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Easy trail between Oyster Shell and Barnyard Boogie

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 5, 2025 @ 6:57pm
Aug 5, 2025
all works completed and trail is now re-open
Nov 25, 2024 @ 8:09pm
Nov 25, 2024
 Temporarily closed due to tree maintenance works occurring in the disc in the Valley area of the Park.
Oct 9, 2015 @ 7:13pm
Oct 9, 2015
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pancake

        ▼ Where is Pancake located?
        Pancake is located in Waitawa Regional Park, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitawa Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.94329, 175.13403.
        ▼ How hard is Pancake?
        Pancake is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 2.18%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pancake?
        Pancake has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 ft to 130 ft.
        ▼ Is Pancake a point to point trail?
        Pancake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Pancake?
        Pancake is 2,064 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pancake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pancake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pancake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pancake are:
        • January (11 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
        • March (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pancake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pancake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pancake?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Pancake. The trail is 2,064 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pancake?
        Pancake is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 420 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 846 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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