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Mystery Lake Ascent

Mystery Lake Ascent Mountain Bike Trail

Status

Intermediate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

5m

Elevation

222m
-5m

Description

A climb up to an attractive lake hidden in the foothills of Mt Arrowsmith. Follows an old 4WD track, much of it along an old fenceline. There are a few short washouts/boggy sections you may need to get of your bike for and a couple of short steep sections that may need a push. Part of Hakatere Conservation Park

Weather

Details

Condition

Variable

E-bike access

Allowed

Grade

4.3% avg, -12.0% max

Altitude range

883m to 1101m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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