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3,251 ft
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
161 ft
Altitude change
558 ft
Altitude min
722 ft
Altitude max
558 ft
Altitude start
719 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
32%
Grade min
1,988 ft
Distance climb
919 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

The Shuttle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
    New Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85925 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55508 in E-Biking
    • #126636 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    New Plymouth District Council

Uphill track, fastest return to the main ridge from bottom Tim Triple flats. Some washed-out, often wet and bouldery sections at the start but the track soon settles down into a simple uphill grunt.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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The Shuttle Trail Reports

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Mar 4, 2022 @ 11:52am
Mar 4, 2022
Feb 15, 2022 @ 2:11pm
Feb 15, 2022
 Tree across trail 2/3 way up can slide your bike under it
Feb 15, 2022 @ 11:31am
Feb 15, 2022
 Big tree across the track, can be climbed over
Dec 10, 2021 @ 7:59pm
Dec 10, 2021
 A bit of water at the bottom section.
Nov 1, 2021 @ 4:17pm
Nov 1, 2021
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on Mar 4, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Shuttle

        ▼ Where is The Shuttle located?
        The Shuttle is located in Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It is part of the Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.12712, 174.13061.
        ▼ How hard is The Shuttle?
        The Shuttle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Shuttle?
        The Shuttle has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 558 ft to 722 ft.
        ▼ How long is The Shuttle?
        The Shuttle is 3,251 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Shuttle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Shuttle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Shuttle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Shuttle are:
        • January (11 activities)
        • February (10 activities)
        • December (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Shuttle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Shuttle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Shuttle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride The Shuttle. The trail is 3,251 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Shuttle?
        The Shuttle is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,467 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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