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6.4 miles
Distance
234 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
00:33:34
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
6 ft
Altitude min
48 ft
Altitude max
21 ft
Altitude start
39 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:33:34
Avg time
Dunes Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMotu Trails
Opotiki -
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Admire the coastal views, stop along the way for a picnic or swim or throw a fishing line in. A great day out for the family.
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(-38.004150, 177.290760)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunes Trail
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Where is Dunes Trail located?
Dunes Trail is located in Motu Trails, Opotiki, New Zealand. It is part of the Motu Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.00415, 177.29076.
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How hard is Dunes Trail?
Dunes Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Dunes Trail?
Dunes Trail has 234 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6 ft to 48 ft.
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How long is Dunes Trail?
Dunes Trail is 6.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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