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3,794 ft
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-579 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-449 ft
Altitude change
684 ft
Altitude min
1,227 ft
Altitude max
1,227 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-11.848%
Grade
-42.402%
Grade max
35.743%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance climb
2,890 ft
Distance down
27 ft
Distance flat
00:04:42
Avg time
Te Ihu Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaTe Mata Peak
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#82865 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened1991
The original MTB track in Te Mata Park, and one of the first purpose-built MTB tracks in NZ. This track was built in the late 1980's by PD workers (exact date unknown). As a result it has a very old school design - very narrow bench by modern standards, steep, not a lot of flow; you are on the brakes a lot and constantly having to check line choice for risk of falling off the side. There have been some improvements with the addition of Bus Stop features near the top, and a large S-bend to replace the original cross valley chute about 1/3 way down. This track is great as nostalgic experience bringing back memories of when MTBing still was a fringe activity rather than a sport; just don't expect a 'fun' ride in the modern sense of a MTB track. Dust off that fully rigid bike with 1.5" wide tyres and v-brakes and see if you can ride it like the pioneers
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 9 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- Last: Aug 8, 2026
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