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2,703 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:27:50
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
00:27:50
Avg time

Possum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Albany Trail
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
  • 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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Possum is a 824 m moderately popular blue difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Cambridge. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.

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Continues on from Evil C

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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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
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Oct 17, 2015 @ 9:29pm
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May 16, 2015 @ 1:06am
May 16, 2015
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        Directions to possum trailhead (-36.734970, 174.699360)

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        Oct 31, 2015 @ 8:41pm
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        Routes with this trail

        5.0 9 miles 716 ft 31 Point to Point
        Full Royal Route of all the trails. This followed by the route is the recommended way to ride the Royal...
        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 covers all the...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Possum

        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.
        When is the best time of year to ride Possum?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Possum are:
        • April (36 activities)
        • February (8 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        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 264 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 324 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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