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2,986 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-336 ft
Descent
00:12:55
Avg time
-332 ft
Altitude change
585 ft
Altitude min
923 ft
Altitude max
923 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-29.3%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
2,339 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:12:55
Avg time

Spud – Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pan Pac MTB Park
    Napier
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #136372 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33429 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Pan Pac Forest Products

A digger built, predominately descending, flow trail. The trail follows the contour of the old trig trail towards the old dozer trail and then turns back onto the old maxxis line heading towards the old start to swoosh and upper magog routes, finishing on magog road 300 metres from the concrete tank. The Trail utilises natural contours and features where possible, (limestone rocks, gullies). It is digger benched all the way width a continuous flow of rollers, berms and catchers. The trail has lots of water ruts, everything roll able for all levels of rider, experienced riders will enjoy it riding at speed, a lot of clay so can be slippery in places, a couple of signposted gap jumps off the line.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 36 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Feb 8, 2026 @ 10:31am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 7, 2026
Nov 20, 2025 @ 5:27pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 19, 2025
Deep ruts. But all G
May 8, 2025 @ 12:28pm
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Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:45pm
Apr 29, 2025
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Mar 1, 2025 @ 1:45pm
Mar 1, 2025
 reporter Temporarily closed for forestry road works.
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to spud--upper trailhead (-39.371760, 176.828990)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Spud – Upper

        ▼ Where is Spud – Upper located?
        Spud – Upper is located in Pan Pac MTB Park, Napier, New Zealand. It is part of the Pan Pac MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.37176, 176.82899.
        ▼ How hard is Spud – Upper?
        Spud – Upper is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spud – Upper?
        Spud – Upper has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 336 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 585 ft to 923 ft.
        ▼ How long is Spud – Upper?
        Spud – Upper is 2,986 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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