more stats
371 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:00:48
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
83 ft
Altitude min
113 ft
Altitude max
113 ft
Altitude start
83 ft
Altitude end
-8.235%
Grade
-27.52%
Grade max
10.148%
Grade min
155 ft
Distance climb
188 ft
Distance down
28 ft
Distance flat
00:00:48
Avg time

Swinger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whitianga Bike Park
    Whitianga
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73529 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143253 in Trail Running
    • #137866 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

SWINGER trail starts part way up Summit Loop. A cruisey ride which swings around the trees and banks. It rejoins Tank but you can continue across Tank into Nuts And Bolts. Most times a good riding surface.

Access Info

Starts part way up Summit Loop

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 3, 2026
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Swinger Trail Reports

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Jan 30, 2021 @ 8:56pm
Jan 30, 2021
 reporter Great trail. a few jumps and nice flow. I like to ride this by linking up rumble with the loop and then coming around the berm at the bottom super...
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Swinger located?
      Swinger is located in Whitianga Bike Park, Whitianga, New Zealand. It is part of the Whitianga Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.82867, 175.66747.
      ▼ How hard is Swinger?
      Swinger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.235%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swinger?
      Swinger has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 83 ft to 113 ft.
      ▼ Is Swinger a point to point trail?
      Swinger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Swinger?
      Swinger is 371 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Swinger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Swinger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Swinger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Swinger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Swinger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Swinger. The trail is 371 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Swinger?
      Swinger is a very popular trail. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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