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1,972 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
1,032 ft
High Point
184 ft
Altitude change
847 ft
Altitude min
847 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
9.3%
Grade
2.7%
Grade max
42%
Grade min
1,972 ft
Distance climb

Return Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whare Flat
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A useful Return track (especially for E bikers) which enables sessioning of Brown Butter (the top section) and Sharpshooter. Follows the "old Brick Road" then gets steeper as it turns uphill to reach Middle Road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Return Track Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:52pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 13, 2026
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trimmed and blew out top bit. rest was in gd order
Feb 18, 2026 @ 8:25pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 17, 2026
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sprayed
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Return Track located?
      Return Track is located in Whare Flat, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Whare Flat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.8438, 170.43472.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Return Track?
      Return Track has 184 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 847 ft to 1,032 ft.
      ▼ Is Return Track a point to point trail?
      Return Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Return Track?
      Return Track is 1,972 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Return Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Return Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Return Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Return Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Return Track?
      Return Track is a moderately popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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