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3,593 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-227 ft
Descent
1,457 ft
High Point
-211 ft
Altitude change
1,246 ft
Altitude min
1,457 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
2,503 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat

Troll Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Arapuke Forest
    Palmerston North
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Palmerston North City Council

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AI Generated Description

Troll Run is a 1 km less popular advanced difficulty machine groomed trail located near Palmerston North. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features a-frame, berm, bridge, drop and jump. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 9 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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      Schools MTB Fest 26 - END Hard/Easy - Troll Run
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Troll Run located?
      Troll Run is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.48302, 175.61268.
      ▼ How hard is Troll Run?
      Troll Run is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 5.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Troll Run?
      Troll Run has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 227 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,246 ft to 1,457 ft.
      ▼ Is Troll Run a point to point trail?
      Yes, Troll Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Troll Run?
      Troll Run is 3,593 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Troll Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Troll Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Troll Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Troll Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Troll Run?
      Troll Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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