Pavlova Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (4 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Year Opened2020
Steep, feral downhill trail through remnant native bush. Solid grade 5. Top section is sketchy and Morepork-esque, bottom section has some rather awkward drops. Still steep, we promise. Multiple line choices in a few sections, nothing is easy. Not for your gran unless she's keen as. XC bikes are a bad idea.
Ends with three drops. First one is natural and rollable. Second one is BIG and optional between two trees, on the right after the first drop. "Easy" line to the left. Landing is dodgy on this drop, so scout first and do not attempt unless very sure you can clear. Third drop has no easy line but is rollable if done right.
Info for walkers: Not an easy walk by any stretch of the imagination. Very steep sections, some scrambling needed. Best in the uphill direction, as it's easier to see bikes and you're less likely to slip.
Access Info
Access is off the northern end of Towai Traverse. Exit through the bush at the end. Finishes on an easy family-oriented trail.
Disclaimer
This is a bike priority track due to the steepness and difficult terrain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Pavlova mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-440 ft
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Altitude min509 ft
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Altitude max952 ft
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Altitude start948 ft
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Altitude end509 ft
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Grade-24.6%
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Grade max-82.3%
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Grade min3%
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Distance climb10 ft
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Distance down1,699 ft
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Distance flat75 ft
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Avg time00:16:51
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Avg reverse time00:35:22
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
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- Variable
- Ideal
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- bi-directional trail
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
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- < 1 month
- < 6 months
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- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- 12 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
- 139 rides
- Last: May 15, 2025
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