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1,391 ft
Distance
158 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:03:28
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
00:03:28
Avg time

Upper Crust Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crocodile XC MTB Park
    Christchurch
  • AKA
    Uppercrust
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31855 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3902 in E-Biking
  • 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 80 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 553 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Nov 25, 2025
 Dry to very dry, ie: some dust starting to accumulate.
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Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Crust

        ▼ 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 4,501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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