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1,950 ft
Distance
-416 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-416 ft
Altitude change
6,303 ft
Altitude min
6,719 ft
Altitude start
6,303 ft
Altitude end
-21.318%
Grade
-33.361%
Grade max
-6.815%
Grade min
24 ft
Distance climb
1,926 ft
Distance down

Upper Freeway Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu
    ohakune
  • Ref Number
    #14
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #198 in Skiing
  • National Ranking
    #21 in Skiing · New Zealand
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Upper Freeway is ranked #21 for skiing in New Zealand. It is a 594 m blue difficulty alpine ski run (piste) trail located near ohakune. It is used in winter. This downhill ski only trail and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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AlpineWinter use
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
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  • 16 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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Upper Freeway Trail Reports

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Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.59 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Freeway located?
      Upper Freeway is located in Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu, ohakune, New Zealand. It is part of the Turoa Skifield - Ruapehu trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.29809, 175.54744.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Freeway?
      Upper Freeway is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 21.318%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Freeway?
      The trail has 416 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,303 ft to 6,721 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Freeway a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Freeway is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Upper Freeway?
      Upper Freeway is 1,950 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Freeway?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Freeway. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Freeway? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Freeway are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Upper Freeway?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ski Upper Freeway. The trail is 1,950 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Freeway?
      Upper Freeway is a very popular trail. There have been 895 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,959 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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