2,507 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-451 ft
Descent
00:03:27
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Wharekiri Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Middle Hill MTB
    Clarence
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Global Ranking
    #42600 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Rick 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.

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All trails at Middle Hill MTB are on private land and accessed by bookings only

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Wharekiri Ridge mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -432 ft
  • Altitude min
    327 ft
  • Altitude max
    766 ft
  • Altitude start
    764 ft
  • Altitude end
    331 ft
  • Grade
    -17.2%
  • Grade max
    -66.8%
  • Grade min
    16.7%
  • Distance climb
    446 ft
  • Distance down
    1,959 ft
  • Distance flat
    102 ft
  • Avg time
    00:03:27
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      • 19 miles avg distance
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      Stunning views and techy trail on Wharekiri Ridge
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