more stats
4,590 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-233 ft
Descent
1,384 ft
High Point
-161 ft
Altitude change
1,221 ft
Altitude min
1,384 ft
Altitude start
1,224 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-39.9%
Grade max
46.3%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance climb
2,477 ft
Distance down
1,283 ft
Distance flat

Salmon Dance Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cougar MTB Park
    Tokoroa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #245941 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75391 in E-Biking
    • #101102 in Trail Running
    • #444717 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,233 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,738 in E-Biking
    • #1,764 in Trail Running
    • #4,777 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Lighting
    Yes

Free flowing downhill, sweeping corners, some technical parts. Similar vibe to Chemical Bros

Tags
Family friendlyFlowyLit / night riding
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 3 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Salmon Dance located?
      Salmon Dance is located in Cougar MTB Park, Tokoroa, New Zealand. It is part of the Cougar MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.22122, 175.90595.
      ▼ How hard is Salmon Dance?
      Salmon Dance is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salmon Dance?
      Salmon Dance has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,221 ft to 1,384 ft.
      ▼ Is Salmon Dance a point to point trail?
      Yes, Salmon Dance is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Salmon Dance?
      Salmon Dance is 4,590 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salmon Dance?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salmon Dance. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Salmon Dance? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salmon Dance are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Salmon Dance?
      Salmon Dance is a moderately popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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