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1,411 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
525 ft
High Point
-187 ft
Altitude change
337 ft
Altitude min
525 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-61.4%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
1,001 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat

Reef Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whangamata
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #265641 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103632 in E-Biking
    • #235616 in Trail Running
    • #242396 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

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AI Generated Description

Reef is a 430 m less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Whangamata. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m green climb. It features drop and rock face. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Dec 20, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Reef located?
      Reef is located in Whangamata, New Zealand. It is part of the Whangamata trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.13907, 175.87956.
      ▼ How hard is Reef?
      Reef is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Reef?
      Reef has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 194 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 337 ft to 525 ft.
      ▼ Is Reef a point to point trail?
      Yes, Reef is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Reef?
      Reef is 1,411 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Reef?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Reef. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Reef? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Reef are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Reef?
      Reef is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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