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610 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
436 ft
Altitude min
536 ft
Altitude max
536 ft
Altitude start
438 ft
Altitude end
-16.089%
Grade
-36.35%
Grade max
26.007%
Grade min
94 ft
Distance climb
493 ft
Distance down
22 ft
Distance flat
00:01:02
Avg time
Gonzo Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBethunes Gully/Forrester Park
Dunedin -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyRed (3 votes)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 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 RatingHard
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Gap Jump, Skinny
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Year Opened2006
This is a very technical descent. Once committed to the steep chute don’t bail, it has claimed many a rider.
When it’s wet it’s a mud slide so no use having brakes.
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Directions to gonzo-44484 trailhead
(-45.830320, 170.555310)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gonzo
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Where is Gonzo located?
Gonzo is located in Bethunes Gully/Forrester Park, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Bethunes Gully/Forrester Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.83032, 170.55531.
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How hard is Gonzo?
Gonzo is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.089%.
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What is the elevation gain for Gonzo?
Gonzo has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 436 ft to 536 ft.
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Is Gonzo a point to point trail?
Yes, Gonzo is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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