more stats
2,986 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-336 ft
Descent
00:05:25
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
00:05:25
Avg time

Spud – Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3801 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36203 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #74 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #861 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.

Access Info

HBMTB Club Membership or MTB Visitor Permit required.

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 144 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Spud – Upper Trail Reports

Status:
on Feb 8, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to spud--upper trailhead (-39.371760, 176.828990)

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      6 miles • 939 ft • 17 • Loop •
      Intermediate loop in the Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park with a reasonable climb at the start.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spud – Upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Spud – Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Spud – Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spud – Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spud – Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Spud – Upper. The trail is 2,986 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spud – Upper?
      Spud – Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 901 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 826 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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