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463 ft
Distance
-19 ft
Descent
00:00:37
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
727 ft
Altitude min
747 ft
Altitude max
747 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:00:37
Avg time

5G Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Outflow
    Te Anau
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11050 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43382 in E-Biking
    • #161350 in Trail Running
    • #158503 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    DOC

A short fast alternative to the top section of Off Piste.
Starts through the beech trees at the top and drops down through bracken faces and left down through the gully.

Access Info

Head into the beech trees just left of Off Piste from the lookout and blast down through the bracken.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 15, 2026
vegetation cut back
Mar 28, 2025 @ 10:58am
Mar 28, 2025
A little bit overgrown but generally OK. A fun little set of trails to play in. Improved track signage or map board would assist visitors
Jan 13, 2025 @ 3:20pm
Jan 13, 2025
vegetation trimmed
Mar 28, 2024 @ 4:53pm
Mar 28, 2024
vegetation cut back
Jan 13, 2024 @ 9:23pm
Jan 13, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 5G

        Where is 5G located?
        5G is located in Outflow, Te Anau, New Zealand. It is part of the Outflow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.44337, 167.68684.
        How hard is 5G?
        5G is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for 5G?
        The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 727 ft to 747 ft.
        Is 5G a point to point trail?
        5G is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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