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3,064 ft
Distance
-280 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
-280 ft
Altitude change
1,103 ft
Altitude min
1,384 ft
Altitude max
1,384 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
3,064 ft
Distance down
00:03:09
Avg time

The Apprentice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sainsbury Road
    Pirongia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82097 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Waipā District Council

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The Apprentice is a highly rated 934 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Pirongia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Feb 9, 2025 @ 11:13am
Feb 9, 2025
Dec 27, 2023 @ 2:45pm
Dec 27, 2023
May 28, 2023 @ 2:22am
May 28, 2023
 Muddy top half of trail. Still rideable
May 28, 2023 @ 2:22am
May 28, 2023
 Muddy top half of trail. Still rideable
Apr 16, 2022 @ 3:53pm
Apr 16, 2022
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Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Apprentice

        ▼ Where is The Apprentice located?
        The Apprentice is located in Sainsbury Road, Pirongia, New Zealand. It is part of the Sainsbury Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.00942, 175.13565.
        ▼ How hard is The Apprentice?
        The Apprentice is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Apprentice?
        The trail has 280 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,103 ft to 1,384 ft.
        ▼ Is The Apprentice a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Apprentice is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Apprentice?
        The Apprentice is 3,064 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Apprentice?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Apprentice. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Apprentice?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Apprentice are:
        • February (36 activities)
        • December (28 activities)
        • March (27 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access The Apprentice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Apprentice are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Apprentice?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Apprentice. The trail is 3,064 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Apprentice?
        The Apprentice is a very popular trail. There have been 1,696 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,636 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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