more stats
1,010 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-125 ft
Altitude change
251 ft
Altitude min
376 ft
Altitude max
376 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-38.6%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
1,010 ft
Distance down
00:02:10
Avg time

Schwanz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rangituhi Trail Park
    Porirua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #191233 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9244 in E-Biking
    • #31490 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,822 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #159 in E-Biking
    • #665 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Porirua City Council

Lower Section of Schwanz is now open

Schwanz was a "pirate trail" which was selected by Mana Cycle Group with permission from Porirua City Council to be converted into a NZMTB Guidelines grade 5 Trail.
Once complete, will take you from Rough Justice to Raiha Street.
Featuring a rock roll and a small gap Jump.

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BermsBridgesDropsJumpsRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 45.1 km average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 14.9 km avg distance
All
  • 19 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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      Directions to schwanz trailhead (-41.143210, 174.824930)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Jimbo600
      Epic. Both upper and lower schwanz are running mint. Best trail in porirua

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Schwanz located?
      Schwanz is located in Rangituhi Trail Park, Porirua, New Zealand. It is part of the Rangituhi Trail Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.14321, 174.82493.
      ▼ How hard is Schwanz?
      Schwanz is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schwanz?
      The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 251 ft to 376 ft.
      ▼ Is Schwanz a point to point trail?
      Yes, Schwanz is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Schwanz?
      Schwanz is 1,010 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schwanz?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Schwanz. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Schwanz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schwanz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Schwanz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Schwanz. The trail is 1,010 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Schwanz?
      Schwanz is a very popular trail. There have been 287 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 514 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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