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4.2 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-394 ft
Descent
00:30:37
Avg time
-341 ft
Altitude change
13 ft
Altitude min
354 ft
Altitude max
354 ft
Altitude start
13 ft
Altitude end
-1.52%
Grade
-10.475%
Grade max
10.351%
Grade min
1,826 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:30:37
Avg time
Kowhai Trail Details
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Kaikoura's XC Trail- signposted
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 9 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
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- 73 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to kowhai-trail trailhead
(-42.367740, 173.595840)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kowhai Trail
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Where is Kowhai Trail located?
Kowhai Trail is located in Kaikoura, New Zealand. It is part of the Kaikoura trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.36774, 173.59584.
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How hard is Kowhai Trail?
Kowhai Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.52%.
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What is the elevation gain for Kowhai Trail?
Kowhai Trail has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 394 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 13 ft to 354 ft.
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Is Kowhai Trail a point to point trail?
Kowhai Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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