more stats
4,485 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-468 ft
Descent
00:06:49
Avg time
-455 ft
Altitude change
866 ft
Altitude min
1,329 ft
Altitude max
1,321 ft
Altitude start
866 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-49.7%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
735 ft
Distance climb
3,458 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:06:49
Avg time

Snookered Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Herbert Forest
    Oamaru
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #9089 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37115 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #170 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #887 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Ladder Bridge

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Tags
BermsDropsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Oct 8, 2025 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Jun 6, 2025 @ 11:08pm
Jun 6, 2025
 Awesome trail perfect dry conditions
Oct 13, 2023 @ 9:21pm
Oct 13, 2023
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on Oct 8, 2025
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Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
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      Directions to snookered trailhead (-45.259130, 170.731260)
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      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snookered located?
      Snookered is located in Herbert Forest, Oamaru, New Zealand. It is part of the Herbert Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.25913, 170.73126.
      ▼ How hard is Snookered?
      Snookered is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 10.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snookered?
      Snookered has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 468 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 866 ft to 1,329 ft.
      ▼ Is Snookered a point to point trail?
      Yes, Snookered is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snookered?
      Snookered is 4,485 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snookered?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snookered. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Snookered? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snookered are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snookered?
      The estimated time to ride Snookered is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 4,485 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Snookered?
      Snookered is a very popular trail. There have been 253 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 245 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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