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1.3 miles
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-295 ft
Descent
00:12:24
Avg time
-228 ft
Altitude change
1,201 ft
Altitude min
1,433 ft
Altitude max
1,431 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
1,260 ft
Distance climb
3,455 ft
Distance down
2,192 ft
Distance flat
00:12:24
Avg time
About Time Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaArapuke Forest
Palmerston North -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump, Roller Coaster
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Land OwnerPalmerston North City Council
A predominantly downhill flowing trail with lots of berms and a smooth surface that's fun for all the family. Running from the summit of the park this trail has has a few incarnations over the years. The berms and rollers make for great times and make About Time a great trail to get those skills dialed in on. There is even a bridge thrown into the mix to keep you on your toes the whole way down to where it meets Ice Breaker.
Keep your eyes out, at the mid point of the trail in branches. There is the option to continue on About Time to Ice Breaker, or you can split off and take a short trail section to Container Hub. This is good for riders who wish to go straight into Mr. Twister.
source: Arapuke Trails
Access Info
Accessed from the Summit Hub, The trail starts right from the top of the park along the farmers fenceline.
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Southstar Trails
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2012 - 2013Builder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 180 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to about-time trailhead
(-40.482760, 175.612230)
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Frequently Asked Questions About About Time
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Where is About Time located?
About Time is located in Arapuke Forest, Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is part of the Arapuke Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -40.48276, 175.61223.
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How hard is About Time?
About Time is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for About Time?
About Time has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,201 ft to 1,433 ft.
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Is About Time a point to point trail?
Yes, About Time is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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