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417 ft
Distance
-51 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
648 ft
Altitude min
699 ft
Altitude max
699 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade
-35%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time

Rapids Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Busing Forest
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108228 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,461 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump, Wallride

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Rapids is a 127 m moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near New Plymouth. This mountain bike only trail can be used one direction. It features berm, drop, gap jump and wallride. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsJumpsWallride

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rapids located?
      Rapids is located in Busing Forest, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Busing Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.15719, 174.09364.
      ▼ How hard is Rapids?
      Rapids is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 12.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rapids?
      The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 648 ft to 699 ft.
      ▼ Is Rapids a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rapids is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rapids?
      Rapids is 417 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rapids?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rapids. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rapids? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rapids are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rapids?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rapids. The trail is 417 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rapids?
      Rapids is a moderately popular trail. There have been 229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 432 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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