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5.3 miles
Distance
4,883 ft
Climb
-257 ft
Descent
01:09:47
Avg time
4,626 ft
Altitude change
602 ft
Altitude min
5,249 ft
Altitude max
602 ft
Altitude start
5,228 ft
Altitude end
16.393%
Grade
-30.546%
Grade max
62.112%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3,019 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
01:09:47
Avg time
Mt Fyffe Track Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land Owner
Superb views over the Kaikoura plains and peninsula reward those who climb Mt Fyffe. On a clear day the view at higher levels includes Banks Peninsula and the North Island. From Mt Fyffe carpark follow the 4WD road up the mountain's long south-west ridge. The road goes right to the summit.
Mountain bikes are permitted on the Mt Fyffe Track. It is very steep; both the ascent and descent will challenge those who try it. Stay in control of your bike and give way to walkers.
This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
source: DoC
Access Info
Access is from the Mt Fyffe Carpark, located at the end of Postman's Road, about 15 km's from Kaikoura.
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Directions to mt-fyffe-track trailhead
(-42.350900, 173.568060)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mt Fyffe Track
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Where is Mt Fyffe Track located?
Mt Fyffe Track is located in Kaikoura, New Zealand. It is part of the Kaikoura trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.3509, 173.56806.
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What is the elevation gain for Mt Fyffe Track?
Mt Fyffe Track has 1,488 m of elevation gain. The trail has 78 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 184 m to 1,600 m.
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Is Mt Fyffe Track a point to point trail?
Mt Fyffe Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Mt Fyffe Track?
Mt Fyffe Track is 8.6 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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