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1,788 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-325 ft
Descent
00:06:06
Avg time
-313 ft
Altitude change
417 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude max
732 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade
-82.7%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance climb
1,535 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:06:06
Avg time

Zombie Lurch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Urumau Reserve
    Lyttelton
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96567 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345926 in Trail Running
    • #151129 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,177 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,101 in Trail Running
    • #2,107 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Dug at night, this zombie trail staggers down the hill, looking for prey

All roll-able, this tech trail has many interesting features to keep the Zombie hordes satisfied. Many good high lines through corners, and two wooden bridge features, one on the upper half, and one at the bottom, for those that enjoy "North Shore" types

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumpsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8.4 km avg distance
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  • 85 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Zombie Lurch Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 8:45am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 20, 2026
reporter
Aug 23, 2026 @ 3:29pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 22, 2026
reporter fallen tree impact on the last bridge needs repair
Mar 31, 2026 @ 3:11pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 27, 2026 @ 9:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 27, 2026
Big tree down, its root system has obliterated a whole corner just after first crossing of Sloane Star. Tree itself blocks trail three times...
Oct 15, 2025 @ 11:00am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 14, 2025
reporter
Greg had dug many of the corners, and we trimming all the vegetation in the lower half.
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Status:
on Sep 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to zombie-lurch trailhead (-43.603130, 172.729830)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zombie Lurch located?
      Zombie Lurch is located in Urumau Reserve, Lyttelton, New Zealand. It is part of the Urumau Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.60313, 172.72983.
      ▼ How hard is Zombie Lurch?
      Zombie Lurch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zombie Lurch?
      Zombie Lurch has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 325 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 417 ft to 732 ft.
      ▼ How long is Zombie Lurch?
      Zombie Lurch is 1,788 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zombie Lurch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zombie Lurch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zombie Lurch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zombie Lurch are:
      • April (7 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • December (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Zombie Lurch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zombie Lurch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zombie Lurch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Zombie Lurch. The trail is 1,788 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zombie Lurch?
      Zombie Lurch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 648 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 745 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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