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1,345 ft
Distance
-59 ft
Descent
00:01:40
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
544 ft
Altitude min
604 ft
Altitude max
604 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
869 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:01:40
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The Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Geraldine Downs
    Geraldine
  • Ref Number
    #6
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    TDC

Elevator, steady switchbacks at a moderate climb or decent accessing the Community Hub (Start of all down hill trails) and Riddells shared trails.

Access Info

Hislop Street, Pye Road, Peka Peka Lane

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Riddles Access

        ▼ Where is Riddles Access located?
        Riddles Access is located in Geraldine Downs, Geraldine, New Zealand. It is part of the Geraldine Downs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.08984, 171.22911.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riddles Access?
        Riddles Access has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 544 ft to 598 ft.
        ▼ Is Riddles Access a point to point trail?
        Riddles Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Riddles Access?
        Riddles Access is 1,335 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riddles Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Riddles Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Riddles Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Riddles Access are:
        • February (12 activities)
        • March (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Riddles Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riddles Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Riddles Access?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Riddles Access. The trail is 1,335 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Riddles Access?
        Riddles Access is a very popular trail. There have been 98 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 101 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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