more stats
3,530 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:07:46
Avg time
-95 ft
Altitude change
181 ft
Altitude min
323 ft
Altitude max
277 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
1,138 ft
Distance climb
2,178 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:07:46
Avg time

Ponga Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pauanui - Tairua
    Pauanui
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #150012 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #336944 in Trail Running
    • #394916 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,308 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,985 in Trail Running
    • #4,085 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Rayonier

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AI Generated Description

Ponga is a 1 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pauanui. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Dec 26, 2022
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Ponga Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2022 @ 3:09pm
Jul 30, 2022
 Track Cleared
Jul 3, 2022 @ 6:01pm
Jul 3, 2022
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Bike can be lifted over with some difficulty
Mar 2, 2021 @ 2:21pm
Mar 2, 2021
 Good fun
Nov 27, 2020 @ 10:54am
Nov 27, 2020
 Riding beautifully! Very enjoyable!
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on Jul 30, 2022
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ponga located?
      Ponga is located in Pauanui - Tairua, Pauanui, New Zealand. It is part of the Pauanui - Tairua trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.07948, 175.86115.
      ▼ How hard is Ponga?
      Ponga is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ponga?
      Ponga has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 181 ft to 323 ft.
      ▼ Is Ponga a point to point trail?
      Ponga is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ponga?
      Ponga is 3,530 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ponga?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ponga. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ponga? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ponga are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ponga?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Ponga. The trail is 3,530 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ponga?
      Ponga is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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