more stats
1,276 ft
Distance
-128 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
410 ft
Altitude min
538 ft
Altitude max
538 ft
Altitude start
410 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
1,276 ft
Distance down
00:03:05
Avg time

Special Ops Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Spur Forest
    Hokitika
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #265037 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,344 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Ngai Tahu

Special Ops: constructed under the cover of daylight, by a cat on a hot tin roof.

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Drops
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Special Ops Trail Reports

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Jan 22, 2026 @ 2:20pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 21, 2026
Trees down
Sep 27, 2025 @ 8:36am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 26, 2025
Fully muddy.
Dec 27, 2024 @ 9:07pm
Dec 27, 2024
Tree down three quarter of the way down. Easy climb over though.
Oct 10, 2024 @ 10:16am
Oct 10, 2024
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      lp90
      Log over trail about half way through. Quite wet.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Special Ops located?
      Special Ops is located in Blue Spur Forest, Hokitika, New Zealand. It is part of the Blue Spur Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.73619, 171.03237.
      ▼ How hard is Special Ops?
      Special Ops is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Special Ops?
      The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 410 ft to 538 ft.
      ▼ Is Special Ops a point to point trail?
      Yes, Special Ops is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Special Ops?
      Special Ops is 1,276 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Special Ops?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Special Ops. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Special Ops? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Special Ops are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Special Ops?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Special Ops. The trail is 1,276 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Special Ops?
      Special Ops is a moderately popular trail. There have been 80 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 101 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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