more stats
551 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:00:33
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
1,025 ft
Altitude min
1,053 ft
Altitude max
1,053 ft
Altitude start
1,037 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
236 ft
Distance climb
272 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:00:33
Avg time

Rome - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Victoria Park
    Christchurch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71806 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,585 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Used to link Fence Line Traverse to The Big N Lower, Cool Runnings, or other trails. Mostly straight forward, with one little steeper section.

Tags
Drops
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 174 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on May 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Directions to rome-upper trailhead (-43.598750, 172.648650)
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      Routes with this trail

      457
      GC Enduro Round 1 2022
      14 miles • 3,636 ft • 35 •
      Stage 1 - Flying Nun to Summit Connector Stage 2 - Governors Bay DH Stage 3 - Huntsbury DH Stage 4 -...
      418
      GC Enduro DEC 2022
      13 miles • 3,457 ft • 47 •
      Start & Finish - Skid Site Stage 1 - Huntsbury DH Stage 2 - Ally Express - Bvale Bonus Stage 3 -...
      56
      Recommended Advanced run #2
      1 mile • 30 ft • 20 •
      A recommended lap using the advanced trails in Victoria Park.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rome - Upper located?
      Rome - Upper is located in Victoria Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Victoria Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59875, 172.64865.
      ▼ How hard is Rome - Upper?
      Rome - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rome - Upper?
      Rome - Upper has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,025 ft to 1,053 ft.
      ▼ How long is Rome - Upper?
      Rome - Upper is 551 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rome - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rome - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rome - Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rome - Upper are:
      • September (15 activities)
      • February (14 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rome - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rome - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rome - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rome - Upper. The trail is 551 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rome - Upper?
      Rome - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 2,030 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,157 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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