This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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2,703 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:06:48
Avg time
71 ft
Altitude change
139 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude max
139 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
2.622%
Grade
-9.579%
Grade max
13.182%
Grade min
1,354 ft
Distance climb
729 ft
Distance down
620 ft
Distance flat
00:06:48
Avg time

Possum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Albany Trail
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Possum is a 824 m moderately popular blue difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Cambridge. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Continues on from Evil C

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Possum Trail Reports

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Feb 24, 2017 @ 6:01pm
Feb 24, 2017
 Massey University advise all trails closed until further notice. No reason given...http://rat.org.nz/blog/
Nov 5, 2016 @ 11:46am
Nov 5, 2016
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Jun 4, 2016 @ 3:32am
Jun 4, 2016
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Oct 17, 2015 @ 9:29pm
Oct 17, 2015
May 16, 2015 @ 1:06am
May 16, 2015
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on Feb 24, 2017
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to possum trailhead (-36.734970, 174.699360)
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      Oct 31, 2015 @ 8:41pm
      Oct 31, 2015

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      Royal Route
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      Morning After
      ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 90 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
      Exit route recycling trails via a couple of short exit links. The route together with the Royal Route...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Possum located?
      Possum is located in Royal Albany Trail, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Royal Albany Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.73497, 174.69936.
      ▼ How hard is Possum?
      Possum is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.622%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Possum?
      Possum has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 139 ft to 210 ft.
      ▼ How long is Possum?
      Possum is 2,703 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Possum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Possum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Possum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Possum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Possum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Possum. The trail is 2,703 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Possum?
      Possum is a moderately popular trail. There have been 265 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 326 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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