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341 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
243 ft
High Point
240 ft
Altitude min
240 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat

Short Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #366073 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47764 in E-Biking
    • #292086 in Trail Running
    • #284560 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,003 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,207 in E-Biking
    • #3,525 in Trail Running
    • #2,897 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Short alternate trail that starts and returns to Main Line.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 20, 2025
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Feb 1, 2024 @ 11:46am
Feb 1, 2024
Recently cut through so pretty raw, sandy near the fence line and blackberry may creep back quickly. Needs bedding in so go ride it!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Loop located?
      Short Loop is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Palmerston North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.23867, 175.57659.
      ▼ How hard is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Loop?
      Short Loop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 243 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Loop a point to point trail?
      Short Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is 341 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Short Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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