more stats
1,391 ft
Distance
158 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:03:51
Avg time
125 ft
Altitude change
125 ft
Altitude min
266 ft
Altitude max
125 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
46%
Grade min
850 ft
Distance climb
344 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:03:51
Avg time

Upper Crust Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crocodile XC MTB Park
    Christchurch
  • AKA
    Uppercrust
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38962 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17740 in E-Biking
    • #133132 in Trail Running
    • #129081 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #870 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #359 in E-Biking
    • #2,147 in Trail Running
    • #1,800 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Dan Van Asch

Technical climb with steep switchbacks. Access to the dirt jump line.

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Jumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 596 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Upper Crust Trail Reports

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on Mar 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Directions to upper-crust trailhead (-43.598120, 172.584760)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Crust located?
      Upper Crust is located in Crocodile XC MTB Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Crocodile XC MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.59812, 172.58476.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Crust?
      Upper Crust is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Crust?
      Upper Crust has 158 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 125 ft to 266 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Crust a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Crust is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Crust?
      Upper Crust is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Crust?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Crust. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Crust? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Crust are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Crust?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Crust. The trail is 1,391 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Crust?
      Upper Crust is a very popular trail. There have been 4,614 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,924 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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