more stats
1,385 ft
Distance
-195 ft
Descent
00:02:07
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
5,735 ft
Altitude min
5,932 ft
Altitude max
5,932 ft
Altitude start
5,735 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance down
00:02:07
Avg time

Upper Mile High Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1200 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10102 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #22 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #171 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face

The extension of Mile High Club added in 2021. Featuring big gaps, tables, drops, a rock roll, shark fin, and big berms. Inspect before riding as many of the landings are blind.

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AlpineBermsDropsJumpsRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Mile High Trail Reports

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Feb 14, 2025 @ 11:55am
Feb 14, 2025
Dec 31, 2023 @ 2:29am
Dec 31, 2023
Mar 22, 2023 @ 10:04pm
Mar 22, 2023
Mar 14, 2023 @ 7:40pm
Mar 14, 2023
Needs better signage all around, and taping was poorly done by the Cardrona crew for the race
Jan 2, 2023 @ 11:05pm
Jan 2, 2023
Signage poor
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on Feb 14, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Mile High located?
      Upper Mile High is located in Cardrona Bike Park NZ, Wānaka, New Zealand. It is part of the Cardrona Bike Park NZ trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.86458, 168.94621.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Mile High?
      Upper Mile High is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Mile High?
      The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,735 ft to 5,932 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Mile High a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Mile High is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Upper Mile High?
      Upper Mile High is 1,385 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Mile High?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Mile High. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Mile High? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Mile High are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Mile High?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Mile High is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Mile High?
      Upper Mile High is a very popular trail. There have been 1,024 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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