more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
298 ft
Climb
-344 ft
Descent
00:14:27
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
282 ft
Altitude min
431 ft
Altitude max
430 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
4,498 ft
Distance climb
4,377 ft
Distance down
2,264 ft
Distance flat
00:14:27
Avg time

View Finder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
    Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7574 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47704 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023

A scenic loop that will make you climb and descend the whole way top the edge of the forest.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 178 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 627 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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View Finder Trail Reports

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Dec 28, 2025 @ 7:17am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 27, 2025
 Goldielocks. Running perfect.
Jun 15, 2025 @ 7:35am
Jun 15, 2025
 A little loose due to the saturation, but manageable.
Mar 16, 2025 @ 7:22am
Mar 16, 2025
 Has had a tidy up and running well (esp. in March)
Feb 2, 2025 @ 7:39am
Feb 2, 2025
 Tends to get dried out by the prevailing wind, but is OK for the most part
Nov 10, 2024 @ 7:08am
Nov 10, 2024
 Some of the sandy bits are getting a bit drifty. Keep your wits about you.
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Status:
on Dec 28, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      PeloNZ PeloNZ
      I love this trail! Woodhill needs more like this. It is long enough to feel like a journey not just a lap.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is View Finder located?
      View Finder is located in Woodhill Mountain Bike Park, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Woodhill Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.73553, 174.41449.
      ▼ How hard is View Finder?
      View Finder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for View Finder?
      View Finder has 298 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 344 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 282 ft to 431 ft.
      ▼ Is View Finder a point to point trail?
      Yes, View Finder is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is View Finder?
      View Finder is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on View Finder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on View Finder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access View Finder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to View Finder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride View Finder?
      The estimated time to ride View Finder is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is View Finder?
      View Finder is a very popular trail. There have been 3,326 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,798 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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