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Mystery Lake Descent

Mystery Lake Descent Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Very difficult

Difficulty

Very difficult

Distance

6.9m

Elevation

35m
-430m

Description

Descent from Mystery Lake towards the Hakatere Potts Road. Follows an old 4WD track but this is highly eroded and/or overgrown in places, particularly in the upper sections. Some nice views into the Potts River canyon. Not recommended uphill. Some sections of walking.Part of Hakatere Conservation Park

Weather

Details

E-bike access

Class 1

Grade

-5.8% avg, -38.2% max

Altitude range

705m to 1123m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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