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692 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:05:19
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
101 ft
Altitude min
136 ft
Altitude max
136 ft
Altitude start
122 ft
Altitude end
-2.045%
Grade
-24.397%
Grade max
17.361%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
305 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:05:19
Avg time
Sting Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRoyal Albany Trail
Cambridge -
AKAThe Wasp (Advanced)
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
Undulating off camber trail with plenty of tree roots, slippery in the wet
Access Info
Turn downhill at the "Advanced" sign on "The Wasp" trail
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6 Months
- 7 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 21 rides
- Last: May 29, 2026
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Directions to sting trailhead
(-36.734640, 174.700153)
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★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 716 ft • 31 • Point to Point •
Full Royal Route of all the trails. This followed by the route is the recommended way to ride the Royal...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sting
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Where is Sting located?
Sting is located in Royal Albany Trail, Cambridge, New Zealand. It is part of the Royal Albany Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.73464, 174.70015.
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How hard is Sting?
Sting is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.045%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sting?
Sting has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 101 ft to 136 ft.
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Is Sting a point to point trail?
Sting is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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