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3,645 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
43 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
31 ft
Altitude min
43 ft
Altitude start
33 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
545 ft
Distance climb
584 ft
Distance down
2,457 ft
Distance flat

THE DON Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sandy Point
    Invercargill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #225409 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68460 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024

Created Nov 2024, Starts in the middle of Svend, also has a link onto Lindsay. There are more hills in the second half after the start of Hollandays.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:36am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 11, 2025
Open again following wind event
Oct 29, 2025 @ 10:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 29, 2025
Temporarily closed due to fallen Trees
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is THE DON located?
        THE DON is located in Sandy Point, Invercargill, New Zealand. It is part of the Sandy Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -46.46687, 168.26056.
        ▼ How hard is THE DON?
        THE DON is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for THE DON?
        THE DON has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 31 ft to 43 ft.
        ▼ Is THE DON a point to point trail?
        Yes, THE DON is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is THE DON?
        THE DON is 3,645 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on THE DON?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on THE DON. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride THE DON?
        THE DON is best visited during: All Year.
        ▼ How do I access THE DON? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to THE DON are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is THE DON?
        THE DON is a very popular trail. There have been 171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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