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2,622 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:04:48
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
198 ft
Altitude min
334 ft
Altitude max
334 ft
Altitude start
198 ft
Altitude end
-5.167%
Grade
-18.509%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
640 ft
Distance climb
1,682 ft
Distance down
300 ft
Distance flat
00:04:48
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Puhunui Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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  • Riding Area
    Totara Park
    Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13813 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23393 in E-Biking
    • #98562 in Trail Running
    • #37157 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Totara Park contains the headwaters of the Puhunui Stream, so this track is appropriately named. Lots of berms and flow.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 11 miles avg distance
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        Directions to puhunui-flow trailhead (-36.995430, 174.906920)
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        Totara Park Lap OG and new
        9 miles • 1,104 ft • 45 • Loop •
        Full lap around good parts of Totara Park in
        28
        Totara360 Lap 2019
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 621 ft • 28 • Loop • Race •
        This is the Race Lap for the 2019 Totara360
        21
        AKSS Totara Course
        ★ 1.5 • 4 miles • 450 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
        just an idea for the up coming totara akss race
        4.4 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Puhunui Flow

        ▼ Where is Puhunui Flow located?
        Puhunui Flow is located in Totara Park, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Totara Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.99543, 174.90692.
        ▼ How hard is Puhunui Flow?
        Puhunui Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.167%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puhunui Flow?
        Puhunui Flow has 15 m of elevation gain. The trail has 56 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 m to 102 m.
        ▼ Is Puhunui Flow a point to point trail?
        Puhunui Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Puhunui Flow?
        Puhunui Flow is 799.2 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puhunui Flow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Puhunui Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Puhunui Flow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Puhunui Flow are:
        • October (153 activities)
        • September (105 activities)
        • February (100 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Puhunui Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puhunui Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Puhunui Flow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Puhunui Flow. The trail is 799.2 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Puhunui Flow?
        Puhunui Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 7,757 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,953 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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