more stats
1,030 ft
Distance
-185 ft
Descent
00:03:42
Avg time
-187 ft
Altitude change
249 ft
Altitude min
438 ft
Altitude max
436 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-18.2%
Grade
-52.4%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:03:42
Avg time

Shrapnel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maraetai Forest
    Cambridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61501 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Year Opened
    2016

A steep, tight and twisty alternative to Grenade. Hang a left soon after the Grenade entrance. Be careful after rain, traction can get scarce.

Trail Supporters
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 135 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Shrapnel Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2020 @ 7:07pm
Sep 22, 2020
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Jul 2, 2019 @ 1:35pm
Jul 2, 2019
 Dry and running well
Jan 12, 2017 @ 7:41am
Jan 12, 2017
 Dry and riding well.
Mar 15, 2016 @ 6:48pm
Mar 15, 2016
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on Sep 22, 2020
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shrapnel located?
      Shrapnel is located in Maraetai Forest, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Maraetai Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.88968, 175.03995.
      ▼ How hard is Shrapnel?
      Shrapnel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shrapnel?
      The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 249 ft to 438 ft.
      ▼ Is Shrapnel a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shrapnel is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shrapnel?
      Shrapnel is 1,030 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shrapnel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shrapnel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shrapnel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shrapnel are:
      • February (19 activities)
      • March (18 activities)
      • August (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Shrapnel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shrapnel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shrapnel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Shrapnel. The trail is 1,030 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shrapnel?
      Shrapnel is a very popular trail. There have been 793 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 917 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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