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1.4 miles
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-746 ft
Descent
00:12:34
Avg time
-664 ft
Altitude change
1,804 ft
Altitude min
2,469 ft
Altitude max
2,468 ft
Altitude start
1,804 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-44.4%
Grade max
25.1%
Grade min
961 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
850 ft
Distance flat
00:12:34
Avg time
Baywatch-Upper Details
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Riding AreaBike Glendhu Bike Park
Wānaka -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, CX
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Year Opened2019
Flow trail that the starts at Falcon's Nest, the summit of Bike Glendhu where you'll find that iconic view.
3.5km of flow down to Jack's Spot when combined with Baywatch-Lower and over 6km back to Base 334 (where the trails begin and end).
Mainly intermediate flow trail with a couple of advanced dropping corners
Part of the Motatapu Blue loop
Access Info
Follow Motatapu Blue Loop
Privately owned bike park. Get passes on site or at https://bikeglendhu.co.nz/
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 20 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 30, 2026
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Directions to baywatchupper trailhead
(-44.670980, 168.971700)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baywatch-Upper
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Where is Baywatch-Upper located?
Baywatch-Upper is located in Bike Glendhu Bike Park, Wānaka, New Zealand. It is part of the Bike Glendhu Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.67098, 168.9717.
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How hard is Baywatch-Upper?
Baywatch-Upper is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 9.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Baywatch-Upper?
Baywatch-Upper has 25 m of elevation gain. The trail has 228 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 550 m to 753 m.
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Is Baywatch-Upper a point to point trail?
Yes, Baywatch-Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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