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5,046 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:09:44
Avg time
-96 ft
Altitude change
1,203 ft
Altitude min
1,299 ft
Altitude max
1,299 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
1,407 ft
Distance climb
2,028 ft
Distance down
1,486 ft
Distance flat
00:09:44
Avg time

Rocky Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98192 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15012 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,235 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #165 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Fun trail with entry via a rocky roll over followed by swooping berms, rocky climbs and technical rock features. It connects with Rambo at around the half way point (a Grade 5 trail). After climbing a rocky outcrop, which provides views over Ice Breaker and About Time the trail continues to it's exit on Ice Breaker. The trail has a number of rocky challenges including rocky climbs and rocky descents to test your technical skills.

Access Info

Join from the Container Hub or join after riding the top section of About Time.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Rocky Trail Reports

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Jan 29, 2021 @ 4:18pm
Jan 29, 2021
Jan 16, 2021 @ 12:40pm
Jan 16, 2021
Running well. Dusty in the berms / switches. Section of 3 rock rolls have been improved. Last rock drop feature has abit of loose broken rock...
Nov 1, 2019 @ 7:20pm
Nov 1, 2019
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Status:
on Jan 29, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rocky trailhead (-40.479130, 175.605450)

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      4:26 | 411 | Jul 7, 2018 , Palmerston North
      Arapuke Rocky into Rambo
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      790 | Mar 23, 2017 , Palmerston North

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      tfmbrown
      At the top end of grade 4, with some quite challenging drops and tricky climbs. Definitely harder than other 4s in the park. Any rain will make the clay slippery too, which makes it a bit more tricky - especially the sharp climbs. Quite the workout.
      Lucas21880
      The trail is steep make sure you have enough skills to hit it. It's a proper advance single track.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rocky located?
      Rocky is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.47913, 175.60545.
      ▼ How hard is Rocky?
      Rocky is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rocky?
      Rocky has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,203 ft to 1,299 ft.
      ▼ Is Rocky a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rocky is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rocky?
      Rocky is 5,046 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rocky?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rocky. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Rocky? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rocky are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rocky?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Rocky. The trail is 5,046 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rocky?
      Rocky is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,161 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,495 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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