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5,023 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-241 ft
Descent
00:11:34
Avg time
-186 ft
Altitude change
1,982 ft
Altitude min
2,168 ft
Altitude max
2,168 ft
Altitude start
1,982 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance climb
3,681 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:11:34
Avg time
Aerial Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDenniston Plateau
Westport -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
Following the old Aerial rope way which transported coal between mines, this track is a mixture of single track over large rock slabs, rock gardens and rutted out 4WD track. Good in all weather and a good option for a final track of the day.
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Aerial starts a few hundred meters along Pig Route from the top of the hill. It is well signposted.
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6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 13 rides
- Last: Feb 7, 2026
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(-41.745940, 171.792410)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aerial
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Where is Aerial located?
Aerial is located in Denniston Plateau, Westport, New Zealand. It is part of the Denniston Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.74594, 171.79241.
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How hard is Aerial?
Aerial is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Aerial?
Aerial has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 241 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,982 ft to 2,168 ft.
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Is Aerial a point to point trail?
Aerial is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
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