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1,010 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
376 ft
High Point
-125 ft
Altitude change
251 ft
Altitude min
376 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-38.6%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
1,010 ft
Distance down

Schwanz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rangituhi Trail Park
    Porirua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain 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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        Directions to schwanz trailhead (-41.143210, 174.824930)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Schwanz

        ▼ 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 busy is Schwanz?
        Schwanz is a very popular trail. There have been 80 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 117 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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