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4.2 miles
Distance
897 ft
Climb
-933 ft
Descent
00:23:40
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
71 ft
Altitude max
49 ft
Altitude start
12 ft
Altitude end
-94.323%
Grade max
84.767%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,355 ft
Distance flat
00:23:40
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Pencarrow Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pencarrow Head
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35808 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1220 in Trail Running
    • #2233 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Gravel road that follows the coast from the South end of Eastbourne to Pencarrow head. Walkers and bikers can access the track to Pencarrow Lighthouse and the Kohangapiripiri and Kohangatera Lakes. Note that the return ride can be tougher if the Northerly wind blows

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 37 miles avg distance
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Jul 19, 2026 @ 4:54pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 18, 2026
 Great flat walk
Oct 5, 2025 @ 2:10pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 4, 2025
 The trail is in good condition. Bit wet in some places but the gravel sections are ideal.
Jun 22, 2025 @ 11:37am
Jun 22, 2025
 Lots of walkers reducing over ride speed and ride continuity... nice views.
Jun 11, 2023 @ 5:57am
Jun 11, 2023
Jan 16, 2023 @ 1:58pm
Jan 16, 2023
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on Jul 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (5 votes)
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        Directions to pencarrow-head trailhead (-41.311390, 174.883400)
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        May 8, 2025 @ 8:16pm
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        Jun 7, 2024 @ 11:29pm
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        Jan 16, 2023 @ 1:58pm
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        Apr 21, 2017 @ 1:07pm
        Apr 21, 2017

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        youtuber Pencarrow Head MTB trail - Featuring 2x...
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        6:09 | 270 | Dec 31, 2022 , My City
        Pencarrow Head Bike Ride - Cycling, Surfers...
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        2:35 | 990 | Feb 12, 2019 , My City
        Reverse Fatbike run to Pencarrow Lighthouse in 4K
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        724 | Nov 25, 2017 , My City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pencarrow Head

        ▼ Where is Pencarrow Head located?
        Pencarrow Head is located in Pencarrow Head, New Zealand. It is part of the Pencarrow Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.31139, 174.8834.
        ▼ How hard is Pencarrow Head?
        Pencarrow Head is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pencarrow Head?
        Pencarrow Head has 897 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 933 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 0 ft to 71 ft.
        ▼ Is Pencarrow Head a point to point trail?
        Pencarrow Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Pencarrow Head?
        Pencarrow Head is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pencarrow Head?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pencarrow Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pencarrow Head?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pencarrow Head are:
        • April (32 activities)
        • September (20 activities)
        • January (19 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pencarrow Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pencarrow Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pencarrow Head?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Pencarrow Head. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pencarrow Head?
        Pencarrow Head is a very popular trail. There have been 2,479 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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