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1.1 miles
Distance
326 ft
Climb
-333 ft
Descent
00:10:03
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
592 ft
Altitude min
777 ft
Altitude max
771 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-49.9%
Grade max
51.5%
Grade min
1,991 ft
Distance climb
2,198 ft
Distance down
1,493 ft
Distance flat
00:10:03
Avg time

Rimrock – Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #574 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #265 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Pan Pac Forest Products

A hand built, predominately descending, narrow single trail. The trail follows the contour of Rim rocks, for the most part, running just above the cliff face or down through sections of the Rim rocks. Riders need to ride with care. There are large drop-offs in parts at the edge of the trail. The Trail utilises natural features (stumps, limestone rocks, slips, gullies). Natural terrain is preserved as much as possible. Benching is be kept to a minimum. Some low berms and catchers. First half has a technical, busy feel. Later stages are more open and faster. It has a few, relatively easy, switch back climbing sections. Gradient 6%. A/B options may be used in a couple of places.Some steep descents. Some sections of trail are narrow, especially on steep faces. Trail finishes with and easy gradient switchbacked climb to pylontps://www.trailforks.com/trails/pylon-road/]pylon road[/L].

Access Info

HBMTB Club Membership or MTB Visitor Permit required.

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Local Trail Association

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Directions to rimrock--upper trailhead (-39.372930, 176.837200)

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      11:38 | 203 | Sep 22, 2024 , Napier
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rimrock – Upper located?
      Rimrock – Upper is located in Pan Pac MTB Park, Napier, New Zealand. It is part of the Pan Pac MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.37293, 176.8372.
      ▼ How hard is Rimrock – Upper?
      Rimrock – Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rimrock – Upper?
      Rimrock – Upper has 326 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 333 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 592 ft to 777 ft.
      ▼ How long is Rimrock – Upper?
      Rimrock – Upper is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rimrock – Upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rimrock – Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rimrock – Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rimrock – Upper are:
      • November (7 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rimrock – Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rimrock – Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rimrock – Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Rimrock – Upper. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rimrock – Upper?
      Rimrock – Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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