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1,138 ft
Distance
131 ft
Climb
00:04:18
Avg time
131 ft
Altitude change
876 ft
Altitude min
1,007 ft
Altitude max
876 ft
Altitude start
1,007 ft
Altitude end
11.5%
Grade
26.1%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance flat
00:04:18
Avg time
Torture Thyme Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Inlet
Cromwell -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#4,235 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #1,846 in E-Biking
- #4,775 in Trail Running
- #4,788 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll Season - Dont ride in Freeze/ Thaw conditions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2025
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Land OwnerCromwell Mountain Bike Club
Torture Thyme is a 350-meter climbing trail leading to the highest point at The Inlet, serving as a valuable addition for future planned downhill routes.
It climbs through a testing series of about 4-5 tight switchbacks, through a flatter thyme field and rocky boulders, and then continues up the rear of the rocky knoll. Multiple stacked stone walls enable the trail to climb at a reasonable grade across the back of the rocky knoll. Great views from the top.
The name "Torture" reflects the challenges faced during its construction rather than the difficulty of the trail itself.
The trail was built during the winter of 2025 by a group of about 4 frost hardened trail fairies. Initial design and uphill construction were revised, requiring additional work on the rear side of the knob. This resulted in many extra winter dig nights.
Access Info
The Inlet Trails are on private land. Please respect access and the owner's property.
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Cromwell Mountain Bike ClubMaintainer
Local Trail Association
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 2 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 4 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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