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2.3 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-1,444 ft
Descent
00:14:37
Avg time
-1,218 ft
Altitude change
477 ft
Altitude min
1,697 ft
Altitude max
1,697 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-51.283%
Grade max
26.012%
Grade min
2,656 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:14:37
Avg time

Mt Dick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
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  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Steady climb that'll take about 40 mins. Blast back down in about 15 mins. At the top head down the 30m walking track to the lookout shelter where you can see prominent locations across the Wairarapa and Tararua Range.

Keep an eye out for 4WD's.

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Apr 20, 2025 @ 3:23pm
Apr 20, 2025
Gravel track good condition
Jul 25, 2024 @ 12:41am
Jul 25, 2024
4WD track up in good condition.
Jun 29, 2024 @ 5:16am
Jun 29, 2024
Minor patches of gravel to ride over. Otherwise will packed
Jun 4, 2023 @ 3:32am
Jun 4, 2023
Mostly runs smooth with well packed gravel. Minor rutting/scour, and occasional loose gravel.
May 16, 2022 @ 10:28pm
May 16, 2022
Recently being graded so build up of loose gravel in places. A bit tougher than normal but a nice ride up there in the evening.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.56 (1 votes)
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        Directions to mt-dick trailhead (-41.006510, 175.435560)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mt Dick

        Where is Mt Dick located?
        Mt Dick is located in Carterton Mountain Bike Park, Carterton, New Zealand. It is part of the Carterton Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.00651, 175.43556.
        What is the elevation gain for Mt Dick?
        Mt Dick has 69 m of elevation gain. The trail has 440 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 145 m to 517 m.
        Is Mt Dick a point to point trail?
        Mt Dick is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Mt Dick?
        Mt Dick is 3.7 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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