Wharekiri Ridge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaMiddle Hill MTB
Clarence -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Global Ranking#42600 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerRick King
The original This was the first trail built at Middle Hill, long before diggers and chainsaws came in to play. Some of the best views in the area, and some tight techy turns and exposure to keep you on your toes. Sections of the trail were 'created' in the 2016 earthquake.
Access Info
All trails at Middle Hill MTB are on private land and accessed by bookings only
Local Trail Association
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trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Wharekiri Ridge mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-432 ft
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Altitude min327 ft
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Altitude max766 ft
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Altitude start764 ft
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Altitude end331 ft
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Grade-17.2%
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Grade max-66.8%
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Grade min16.7%
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Distance climb446 ft
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Distance down1,959 ft
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Distance flat102 ft
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Avg time00:03:27
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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- 0 rides
- 4 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
- 13 rides
- Last: Apr 18, 2025
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