more stats
745 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
00:00:38
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
16 ft
Altitude min
35 ft
Altitude max
16 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-1.1%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
564 ft
Distance climb
180 ft
Distance flat
00:00:38
Avg time

Short Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandy Point
    Invercargill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114372 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38179 in E-Biking
    • #349131 in Trail Running
    • #337058 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,601 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #912 in E-Biking
    • #4,144 in Trail Running
    • #3,525 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

No community description for Short trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Short is a 227 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Invercargill. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 72 rides
  • Last: Apr 10, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Short Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Oct 29, 2025 @ 10:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 29, 2025
Temporarily closed due to fallen Trees
Mar 17, 2020 @ 10:34pm
Mar 17, 2020
Oct 12, 2019 @ 1:58pm
Oct 12, 2019
more »
Status:
on Oct 29, 2025
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (1,430)
close
      Directions to short trailhead (-46.461420, 168.262230)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Short yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      1 more »
      Short - Sandy Point
      mtb
      0:43 | 94 | Apr 14, 2023 , Invercargill
      2.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★ 100%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Sandy Point

      • By ralleyTF Pro & contributors
      • #54871 - 965 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short located?
      Short is located in Sandy Point, Invercargill, New Zealand. It is part of the Sandy Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -46.46142, 168.26223.
      ▼ How hard is Short?
      Short is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short?
      Short has 18 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 16 ft to 35 ft.
      ▼ Is Short a point to point trail?
      Short is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short?
      Short is 745 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short are:
      • January (6 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Short? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Short. The trail is 745 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short?
      Short is a moderately popular trail. There have been 990 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,430 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.