more stats
3,258 ft
Distance
-330 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-330 ft
Altitude change
963 ft
Altitude min
1,293 ft
Altitude max
1,293 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-37.2%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
3,245 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Upper Drainpipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matangi Station MTB
    Alexandra
  • Ref Number
    #21
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6093 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46588 in E-Biking
    • #422076 in Trail Running
    • #427038 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #107 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,168 in E-Biking
    • #4,498 in Trail Running
    • #4,296 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matangi Station MTB

Fast and flowy, offset rock roll at top

Access Info Restricted Access

Passes must be purchased before entry at: https://matangistationmtb.com/passes

Tags
FlowyRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 45 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026 @ 10:11am (Pacific/Auckland)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Drainpipe located?
      Upper Drainpipe is located in Matangi Station MTB, Alexandra, New Zealand. It is part of the Matangi Station MTB trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.26374, 169.41644.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Drainpipe?
      Upper Drainpipe is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Drainpipe?
      The trail has 330 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 963 ft to 1,293 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Drainpipe a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Drainpipe is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Drainpipe?
      Upper Drainpipe is 3,258 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Drainpipe?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Drainpipe. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Drainpipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Drainpipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Drainpipe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Drainpipe. The trail is 3,258 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Drainpipe?
      Upper Drainpipe is a very popular trail. There have been 493 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 452 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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