more stats
971 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-206 ft
Descent
00:06:09
Avg time
-195 ft
Altitude change
818 ft
Altitude min
1,013 ft
Altitude max
1,013 ft
Altitude start
817 ft
Altitude end
-20.1%
Grade
-50.9%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time

Rome - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Victoria Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81364 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

nice log drop followed by fast and flowy jump line.
Trail is open but still a work in progress at the end

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Rome - Lower Trail Reports

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May 12, 2026 @ 2:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 11, 2026
 Big washout has left a unpassable gully after the log drop. Tape and closed sign have both been tampered with. Please avoid this track until we...
Apr 4, 2025 @ 11:18am
Apr 4, 2025
 Tree cleared
Mar 29, 2025 @ 6:24pm
Mar 29, 2025
 Massive tree down across track about 2/3 of the way down.
Dec 23, 2024 @ 2:18pm
Dec 23, 2024
 Hanging tree in lower 1/3 of track. Cones and tape are in place to light the are up. Arborists have been notified so will complete the job early...
Mar 8, 2018 @ 5:05pm
Mar 8, 2018
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on Sep 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
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      3 ★ 25%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      makkreative makkreative
      Massive tree down across the track about 2/3 of the way down.
      makkreative makkreative
      Large tree down across the track about 2/3 of the way down.

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Rome - Lower

      ▼ Where is Rome - Lower located?
      Rome - Lower is located in Victoria Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Victoria Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.5982, 172.64771.
      ▼ How hard is Rome - Lower?
      Rome - Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rome - Lower?
      The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 846 ft to 1,000 ft.
      ▼ Is Rome - Lower a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rome - Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rome - Lower?
      Rome - Lower is 994 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rome - Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rome - Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rome - Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rome - Lower are:
      • December (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rome - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rome - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rome - Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rome - Lower. The trail is 994 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rome - Lower?
      Rome - Lower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 629 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 758 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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