This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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692 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:00:46
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
00:00:46
Avg time

Sting Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Albany Trail
    Cambridge
  • AKA
    The Wasp (Advanced)
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 23 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Sting Trail Reports

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Feb 24, 2017 @ 6:01pm
Feb 24, 2017
 Massey University advise all trails closed until further notice. No reason given...http://rat.org.nz/blog/
Oct 30, 2016 @ 2:01am
Oct 30, 2016
 reporter
Jan 30, 2016 @ 12:49am
Jan 30, 2016
 reporter
Oct 24, 2015 @ 11:49pm
Oct 24, 2015
 Still wet and boggy in places, heavy going over off camber roots where wet.
Oct 17, 2015 @ 9:29pm
Oct 17, 2015
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on Feb 24, 2017
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Sting?
      Sting is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.045%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Sting?
      Sting is 692 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sting?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sting. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sting? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sting are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sting?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sting. The trail is 692 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sting?
      Sting is a very popular trail. There have been 268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 483 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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