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4,127 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-356 ft
Descent
00:09:05
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
906 ft
Altitude min
1,251 ft
Altitude max
1,251 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
3,481 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:09:05
Avg time

Ripper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48128 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48270 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Palmerston North City Council

This is a grade 5 jumps trail, and while there are not specifically any gap jumps, this is NOT a trail for those learning to jump. You should consider yourself a confident jumper, comfortable with a bit of hang time, before you attempt this trail. We have other trails in the park, including a soon to be opened Jumping Jack, for those who are still attempting to dial in their jump techniques.

The design brief was to make this a cruisy, pedal free, brake free, fun airtime ride. The result is a track where all the features are big and wide and well designed and doable at the speed the trail gives you.

WARNING

Only attempt this trail if you are a confident jumper

Be aware of the WIND - this trail is exposed to the wind and surprise surprise, Palmy has more than our fair share of that

DO NOT STOP and stand in the middle of the trail looking at features. Other riders will approach at speed and potentially fully committed in the air.

DO NOT PUSH back up the center of the trail to session features.

Access Info

Ripper shares a starting point with Rhythm and Vines (but heads in the other direction).

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 157 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Ripper Trail Reports

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Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
Mar 31, 2024
Feb 16, 2024 @ 5:55pm
Feb 16, 2024
 Really needs to be given a spruce up, loose rock and shingle everywhere makes for a slippery jump line
Oct 22, 2022 @ 1:46pm
Oct 22, 2022
 Bit dry should get maintained a bit more
Nov 25, 2021 @ 11:52pm
Nov 25, 2021
 fast and smooth
Mar 12, 2021 @ 4:06pm
Mar 12, 2021
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on Mar 31, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.19 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to ripper-40482 trailhead (-40.478370, 175.603720)
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        5 miles • 702 ft • 18 • Loop • Race •
        We have nicked named this event "superflow". We head to Palmerston North's Arapuke Forest park to ride...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ripper

        ▼ Where is Ripper located?
        Ripper is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.47837, 175.60372.
        ▼ How hard is Ripper?
        Ripper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripper?
        Ripper has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 356 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 906 ft to 1,251 ft.
        ▼ Is Ripper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ripper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Ripper?
        Ripper is 4,127 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ripper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ripper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ripper are:
        • April (25 activities)
        • March (23 activities)
        • December (22 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ripper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ripper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Ripper. The trail is 4,127 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ripper?
        Ripper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,136 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,146 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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