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Pōhatu (Upper Section)

Pōhatu (Upper Section) aka Pōhatu Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Advanced

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

22m
-163m

Rating

4.4 (12)

Description

Pōhatu (Upper Section) starts at the summit of Mākara Peak, sharing the same riding corridor with the start of Ridgeline, before branching left and down towards North Face. It's quite wide, and probably easier than the middle and lower sections of Pōhatu, so a good option for riders wanting to try out a grade 4 trail. There are quite a few lips and hips that can be boosted by capable shredders, or rolled if you prefer to keep your tyres on the dirt.

Weather

Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

-6.1% avg, -27.0% max

Altitude range

1149m to 1302m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Trail features

Berm
Drop
Jump
Gap Jump

Nearby trails

Ridgeline

Very difficult

Very difficult

1.3m

North Face

Intermediate

Intermediate

1.7m

Zac's track

Intermediate

Intermediate

Zac's Track

Intermediate

Intermediate

1.4m

Peak Flow

Intermediate

Intermediate

1.7m

Upper Leaping Lizard

Intermediate

Intermediate

1.7m

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