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2,917 ft
Distance
-244 ft
Descent
00:12:36
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
80 ft
Altitude min
324 ft
Altitude max
324 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-28.7%
Grade max
20 ft
Distance climb
2,759 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:12:36
Avg time

Release Valve Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
    Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Bike Parks

Starts off Judgment Call and ends right down at Reverse Psychology

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Off Judgment Call

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Release Valve Trail Reports

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Feb 1, 2025 @ 5:55pm
Feb 1, 2025
 Hopefully they can rebuild this old gem
Feb 1, 2025 @ 5:55pm
Feb 1, 2025
Apr 28, 2024 @ 12:09am
Apr 28, 2024
 No change, really. The best alternative if you don’t fancy riding up to OTG.
Mar 16, 2024 @ 6:44am
Mar 16, 2024
 Rowdy. Probably OK on a fully, but on the it is HT is a bone shaker.
Feb 10, 2024 @ 11:34pm
Feb 10, 2024
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on Feb 1, 2025
Avg: 4.11 (11 votes)
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      Directions to release-valve trailhead (-36.725740, 174.392440)
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      May 24, 2021 @ 9:51pm
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      Feb 1, 2025 @ 5:55pm
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      2:42 | 177 | Oct 2, 2023 , Auckland
      Bethell Brothers, Woodhill MTB Park
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      1721 | Aug 25, 2015 , Auckland
      Release Valve (minus air)
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      3:18 | 110 | Dec 19, 2020 , Auckland

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Release Valve located?
      Release Valve is located in Woodhill Mountain Bike Park, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Woodhill Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.72574, 174.39244.
      ▼ How hard is Release Valve?
      Release Valve is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Release Valve?
      The trail has 244 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 ft to 324 ft.
      ▼ Is Release Valve a point to point trail?
      Yes, Release Valve is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Release Valve?
      Release Valve is 2,917 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Release Valve?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Release Valve. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Release Valve?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Release Valve are:
      • May (19 activities)
      • June (18 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Release Valve? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Release Valve are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Release Valve?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Release Valve. The trail is 2,917 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Release Valve?
      Release Valve is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 11,191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,036 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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