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1,047 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
1,084 ft
Altitude min
1,129 ft
Altitude max
1,118 ft
Altitude start
1,086 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
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Rock up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Port Hills West
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #144637 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82665 in Trail Running
    • #23195 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Christchurch City Council

Alternative section with a short climb to add rock riding and extra vert meters to Huntsbury DH

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 18, 2026 @ 6:45pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 17, 2026
 reporter Couldn’t even find it!
Dec 8, 2018 @ 10:30pm
Dec 8, 2018
 Very overgrown - it's almost impossible to see the trail.
Oct 22, 2018 @ 4:33pm
Oct 22, 2018
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rock up

        ▼ Where is Rock up located?
        Rock up is located in Port Hills West, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Port Hills West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.58905, 172.66108.
        ▼ How hard is Rock up?
        Rock up is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rock up?
        Rock up has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,084 ft to 1,129 ft.
        ▼ How long is Rock up?
        Rock up is 1,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rock up?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rock up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rock up?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rock up are:
        • February (1 activities)
        • May (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Rock up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rock up are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rock up?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rock up. The trail is 1,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rock up?
        Rock up is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 87 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 98 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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