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3,376 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-202 ft
Altitude change
136 ft
Altitude min
345 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-29.5%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
719 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Rope Slope Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    A6
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #305948 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106410 in E-Biking
    • #431970 in Trail Running
    • #435910 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,635 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,118 in E-Biking
    • #4,565 in Trail Running
    • #4,403 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Northland Forest Managers

Fast, flowing, with quick berms. Little steps to pop off.

Tags
BermsFamily friendlySkinnies

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 21 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Rope Slope Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2025 @ 9:24am
Jul 19, 2025
Jan 13, 2025 @ 2:22pm
Jan 13, 2025
Dry but overgrown
Nov 28, 2024 @ 8:48am
Nov 28, 2024
A little overgrown towards the end but definitely doesn’t spoil the trail!
Nov 15, 2024 @ 4:13pm
Nov 15, 2024
Sep 4, 2023 @ 2:38pm
Sep 4, 2023
Water logged area near end of trail is now rebuilt with a board walk and raised area over culvert. Nice work Trail vet.
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on Jul 19, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rope-slope trailhead (-35.913410, 173.756440)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rope Slope located?
      Rope Slope is located in Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park, Dargaville, New Zealand. It is part of the Kauri Coast Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.91341, 173.75644.
      ▼ How hard is Rope Slope?
      Rope Slope is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rope Slope?
      Rope Slope has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 136 ft to 345 ft.
      ▼ Is Rope Slope a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rope Slope is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rope Slope?
      Rope Slope is 3,376 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rope Slope?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rope Slope. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rope Slope?
      Rope Slope is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rope Slope?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rope Slope. The trail is 3,376 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rope Slope?
      Rope Slope is a moderately popular trail. There have been 115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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