more stats
1,220 ft
Distance
-206 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
-206 ft
Altitude change
291 ft
Altitude min
498 ft
Altitude max
498 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
-6.5%
Grade min
1,220 ft
Distance down
00:02:21
Avg time

Student Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Signal Hill
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42483 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55496 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    1999

The Student Track was built in 1999. It staretd as a rough cut track through native bush. Over the years its become a DH route for those with a sense of adventure. When wet its pretty tricky.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 336 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Student Track Trail Reports

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Oct 14, 2025 @ 6:30pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 13, 2025
 reporter
cleared windfall
Feb 27, 2024 @ 10:46am
Feb 27, 2024
 reporter
Sig digs, drainage and rut bashing
Feb 3, 2024 @ 4:44pm
Feb 3, 2024
 Running sweet
Oct 28, 2023 @ 5:59am
Oct 28, 2023
 Wet, but traction and not puddles or sloppy mud. Some dry sections untouched by yesterdays rain.
Jun 20, 2023 @ 11:17pm
Jun 20, 2023
 reporter
flagged new option and dug out some porridge.
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on Oct 14, 2025
Avg: 4.29 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to student-track trailhead (-45.860310, 170.539270)
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      2:29 | 343 | Mar 1, 2022 , Dunedin

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      1 Review & Comments

      creiland
      Very sick. Definitely a bit spicy in the wet. Very sticky, greasy mud

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Student Track located?
      Student Track is located in Signal Hill, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Signal Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.86031, 170.53927.
      ▼ How hard is Student Track?
      Student Track is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Student Track?
      The trail has 206 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 291 ft to 498 ft.
      ▼ Is Student Track a point to point trail?
      Yes, Student Track is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Student Track?
      Student Track is 1,220 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Student Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Student Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Student Track?
      Student Track is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Student Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Student Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Student Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Student Track. The trail is 1,220 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Student Track?
      Student Track is a very popular trail. There have been 2,884 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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