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1.5 miles
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:07:43
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
85 ft
Altitude min
112 ft
Altitude max
112 ft
Altitude start
95 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
1,506 ft
Distance climb
2,549 ft
Distance down
3,753 ft
Distance flat
00:07:43
Avg time

The Sandpit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pukete Farm Mountain Bike Park
    Hamilton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15208 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,174 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #292 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    www.hamiltonmtb.org.nz

Originally a sand quarry, ‘The Sandpit’ provides a wonderful fast, twisty and challenging section with a hard-packed, grippy sand surface. This area is undergoing a program of on-going rehabilitation with mass planting of native trees and bark over carpet to help keep invasive weeds under control.

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Access Info

Trail is strictly one-way, please observe track markings and signs, Primary access to the park is via the Maui St entrance where a public lavatory is located for weekend use (*note - locks automatically after-hours)

Tags
BermsTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 595 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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The Sandpit Trail Reports

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Feb 7, 2026 @ 7:48am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 6, 2026
Oct 12, 2025 @ 2:24pm (Pacific/Midway)
Oct 12, 2025
May 2, 2025 @ 4:08pm
May 2, 2025
 Mostly dry, small patches of mud.
Mar 22, 2025 @ 8:00am
Mar 22, 2025
Jun 16, 2024 @ 2:10am
Jun 16, 2024
 Very slippery in parts.
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on Feb 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Sandpit located?
      The Sandpit is located in Pukete Farm Mountain Bike Park, Hamilton, New Zealand. It is part of the Pukete Farm Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.73218, 175.22464.
      ▼ How hard is The Sandpit?
      The Sandpit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Sandpit?
      The Sandpit has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 85 ft to 112 ft.
      ▼ Is The Sandpit a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Sandpit is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Sandpit?
      The Sandpit is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Sandpit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Sandpit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Sandpit?
      The Sandpit is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access The Sandpit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Sandpit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Sandpit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Sandpit. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Sandpit?
      The Sandpit is a very popular trail. There have been 4,508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,000 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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