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4,068 ft
Distance
103 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:07:36
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
2,657 ft
Altitude min
2,724 ft
Altitude max
2,657 ft
Altitude start
2,720 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
2,352 ft
Distance climb
1,404 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:07:36
Avg time

Sidle 73 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craigieburn Trails
    Craigieburn Forest Park
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40804 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40311 in E-Biking
    • #72219 in Trail Running
    • #102265 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Oct - Apr
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

The Sidle 73 MTB track connects the Cave Stream campground on the Broken River Ski Field access road with the Craigieburn Ski Field access road, avoiding 1.5km of tarmac on State Highway 73. The track begins at the Cave Stream Picnic area and ends on the Craigieburn Valley Ski Field Road. In part the trail uses an old 4WD track and has been constructed as a walking and biking track of intermediate grade.

source: Craigieburn Trails
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25.2 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Mar 1, 2026 @ 10:21am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 28, 2026
 Easy trail to return to the Craigeburn skifield access road.
Jan 19, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 19, 2026
Not approved
Jan 14, 2026 @ 9:22am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 13, 2026
 reporter Significant rainfall forecast over weekend of 17/18 - do not ride until things have dried out
Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 10, 2025
 reporter Open for Summer 25/26
Nov 11, 2025 @ 12:52pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 10, 2025
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Wet
Avg: 4.2 (9 votes)
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        Directions to sidle-73 trailhead (-43.150890, 171.730790)
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        Luge Loop
        ★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 1,176 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Great loop ride from Mistletoe Flat campground with plenty of variety and some views from near .
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        Craigieburn Enduro 2024
        ★ 4.7 • 21 miles • 4,913 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sidle 73

        ▼ Where is Sidle 73 located?
        Sidle 73 is located in Craigieburn Trails, Craigieburn Forest Park, New Zealand. It is part of the Craigieburn Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.15089, 171.73079.
        ▼ How hard is Sidle 73?
        Sidle 73 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sidle 73?
        Sidle 73 has 103 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,657 ft to 2,724 ft.
        ▼ Is Sidle 73 a point to point trail?
        Sidle 73 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Sidle 73?
        Sidle 73 is 4,068 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sidle 73?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sidle 73. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sidle 73?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sidle 73 are:
        • January (10 activities)
        • February (9 activities)
        • December (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sidle 73? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sidle 73 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sidle 73?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Sidle 73. The trail is 4,068 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sidle 73?
        Sidle 73 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,573 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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