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3,156 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
00:05:53
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
1,098 ft
Altitude min
1,247 ft
Altitude max
1,247 ft
Altitude start
1,099 ft
Altitude end
-4.678%
Grade
-29.514%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
723 ft
Distance climb
1,661 ft
Distance down
744 ft
Distance flat
00:05:53
Avg time
Venus Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSticky Forest
Wānaka -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop
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Venus is a highly rated 962 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Wānaka. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating. It features berm and drop. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 30 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 343 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to venus trailhead
(-44.667300, 169.140330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venus
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Where is Venus located?
Venus is located in Sticky Forest, Wānaka, New Zealand. It is part of the Sticky Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.6673, 169.14033.
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How hard is Venus?
Venus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.678%.
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What is the elevation gain for Venus?
Venus has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,098 ft to 1,247 ft.
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Is Venus a point to point trail?
Yes, Venus is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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