more stats
1,699 ft
Distance
-126 ft
Descent
00:03:02
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
621 ft
Altitude min
750 ft
Altitude max
749 ft
Altitude start
620 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
1,381 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:03:02
Avg time

Sweet Spot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48663 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13999 in E-Biking
    • #20611 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,077 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #262 in E-Biking
    • #193 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

A wide and fast-flow trail full of great berm and some optional small wooden jumps. Built by Trailpro.

Access Info

Starts from the main ridge trail hub and exits onto the central forest road

Tags
BermsJumps

Trail Supporters

  • Trailpro
    since 2019
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 760 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
Status:
on Jun 4, 2024
Variable
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sweet-spot trailhead (-39.126830, 174.128970)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sweet Spot located?
      Sweet Spot is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.12683, 174.12897.
      ▼ How hard is Sweet Spot?
      Sweet Spot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sweet Spot?
      The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 621 ft to 750 ft.
      ▼ Is Sweet Spot a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sweet Spot is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Sweet Spot?
      Sweet Spot is 1,699 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sweet Spot?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sweet Spot. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sweet Spot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sweet Spot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sweet Spot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sweet Spot. The trail is 1,699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sweet Spot?
      Sweet Spot is a very popular trail. There have been 6,093 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,463 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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