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1,447 ft
Distance
197 ft
Climb
00:04:27
Avg time
197 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
440 ft
Altitude max
243 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
13.6%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
79.2%
Grade min
925 ft
Distance climb
36 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:04:27
Avg time

Shortcut Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105687 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #343783 in Trail Running
    • #120135 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,407 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,071 in Trail Running
    • #1,691 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Marlborough District Council

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AI Generated Description

Shortcut Up is a 441 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Blenheim. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Shortcut Up Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2025 @ 1:27pm
Aug 11, 2025
Water still seeping out of the hillside, so it will be a while before the trails are dry.
Nov 6, 2021 @ 3:04pm
Nov 6, 2021
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on Aug 11, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shortcut Up located?
      Shortcut Up is located in Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park, Blenheim, New Zealand. It is part of the Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.55644, 173.94073.
      ▼ How hard is Shortcut Up?
      Shortcut Up is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 13.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shortcut Up?
      Shortcut Up has 197 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 440 ft.
      ▼ How long is Shortcut Up?
      Shortcut Up is 1,447 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shortcut Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shortcut Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shortcut Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shortcut Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shortcut Up?
      The estimated time to ride Shortcut Up is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,447 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Shortcut Up?
      Shortcut Up is a very popular trail. There have been 462 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 796 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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