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1.4 miles
Distance
-826 ft
Descent
00:11:01
Avg time
-826 ft
Altitude change
2,926 ft
Altitude min
3,752 ft
Altitude max
3,752 ft
Altitude start
2,927 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-44%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
249 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
00:11:01
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Luge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craigieburn Trails
    Craigieburn Forest Park
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12034 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5328 in E-Biking
    • #20378 in Trail Running
    • #22819 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

A very fast rooty track through the native bush.

Access Info

Track starts at the top of Lyndon Saddle, hike/ride up the track, hike up Mistletoe track (the easiest option) or ride the track after riding Edge Track

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23.9 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Mar 1, 2026 @ 10:21am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 28, 2026
Great downhill fun with lots of roots.
Feb 8, 2026 @ 1:28pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 7, 2026
Running extremely well.
Jan 29, 2026 @ 12:28pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 28, 2026
reporter
fallen tree cleared last week, cheers Keith!
Jan 4, 2026 @ 4:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 3, 2026
Jan 3, 2026 @ 9:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 3, 2026
very slippery and hard graft!
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on Mar 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.79 (36 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to luge trailhead (-43.137740, 171.724880)

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        7:07 | 1096 | Mar 6, 2019 , Craigieburn Forest Park
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        6:31 | 645 | Sep 20, 2018 , Craigieburn Forest Park
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        18:29 | 311 | Dec 18, 2022 , Craigieburn Forest Park
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Luge

        Where is Luge located?
        Luge is located in Craigieburn Trails, Craigieburn Forest Park, New Zealand. It is part of the Craigieburn Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.13774, 171.72488.
        How hard is Luge?
        Luge is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Luge?
        The trail has 252 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 892 m to 1,144 m.
        How long is Luge?
        Luge is 2.2 km long. The trail type is singletrack.

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