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1,329 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-164 ft
Altitude change
476 ft
Altitude min
640 ft
Altitude max
640 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
1,076 ft
Distance down
00:01:19
Avg time

Rooty Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redwoods/Wakari Creek
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107553 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94202 in E-Biking
    • #105791 in Trail Running
    • #81990 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

This is an extension of the access track that links off of McGouns Rd. The track veers right as the wider track branches as it gets steeper. As the name suggests it is a straight decent down a root strewn ridge, that near the end returns to single track (abruptly) and drops to the bottom hub.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Rooty Ridge Trail Reports

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May 12, 2026 @ 6:08pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 11, 2026
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blew out track.
Jan 30, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 29, 2026
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blew track out
Aug 1, 2025 @ 4:12am
Aug 1, 2025
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blew track out
Apr 23, 2025 @ 12:03am
Apr 23, 2025
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trimming and blowing track out
Feb 6, 2024 @ 9:46pm
Feb 6, 2024
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went to clear windfall but already done
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rooty Ridge

        ▼ Where is Rooty Ridge located?
        Rooty Ridge is located in Redwoods/Wakari Creek, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Redwoods/Wakari Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.84174, 170.49219.
        ▼ How hard is Rooty Ridge?
        Rooty Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooty Ridge?
        Rooty Ridge has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 476 ft to 640 ft.
        ▼ Is Rooty Ridge a point to point trail?
        Yes, Rooty Ridge is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rooty Ridge?
        Rooty Ridge is 1,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooty Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooty Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rooty Ridge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rooty Ridge are:
        • February (40 activities)
        • March (21 activities)
        • July (17 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rooty Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooty Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooty Ridge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rooty Ridge. The trail is 1,329 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rooty Ridge?
        Rooty Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 886 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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