491 is 448m long with an estimated ride time of 3h 26m. The trail has 5m of climbing and -44m of descent.

491 has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 17 votes.

491 Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is 491?

491 is rated Advanced with a hard physical rating. The average grade is -8.8% with a maximum grade of -41.6%.

Q: Are dogs allowed on 491?

Yes, dogs are allowed on 491. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on 491?

E-bikes are allowed (Class 1 only) on 491.

Q: What is the current condition of 491?

The current condition of 491 is ideal.

Q: What is the elevation of 491?

491 ranges from 218m to 262m in elevation.

Q: Where is 491 located?

491 is located in Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP), New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for 491?

491 is suitable for: DH, AM, XC.

Q: What features does 491 have?

491 features: Drop, Jump, Rock Face.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

448m

Elevation

-44m

Rating

4.4 (17)

Description

491 is an alternative to Spoonhill. Both are technical DH trails but 491 can be ridden in the wet. 491 meets up with Spoonhill after about 500 meters. The trail has quite a few drop offs, is quite rooty in places and several of the drops are quite rutted (so can be railed easily).When joined back with Spoonhill trail be sure to take the Nga Tuna turn off on the right otherwise you'll have to complete all of Spoon hill and then ride back to the Wiau carpark. It's not far though.

Weather

Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Hard

Grade

-8.8% avg, -41.6% max

Altitude range

218m to 262m

Region

Wainuiomata Trail Park (WTP)

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Trail features

Drop

Jump

Rock Face

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