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2,602 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
-136 ft
Altitude change
145 ft
Altitude min
289 ft
Altitude max
281 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-32%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
666 ft
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:02:43
Avg time
Squashed Possum Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaCape Wanbrow
Oamaru -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster
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Year Opened2023
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Squashed Possum is a 793 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oamaru. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features berm, drop, jump and roller coaster. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
All
- 29 rides
- Last: Oct 15, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
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- Very Dry
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cmcalpine1169
Nice flow trail. A bit dry and some loose dirt/pine needles
In the corners. Running smooth though. Easy climb up to access.
In the corners. Running smooth though. Easy climb up to access.
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