Ribs is 3.0 km long with an estimated ride time of 16h 5m. The trail has 352m of climbing and -1340m of descent.

Ribs has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 1 vote.

Ribs Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Ribs?

Ribs is rated Very difficult with a hard physical rating.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Ribs?

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

Q: What is the current condition of Ribs?

The current condition of Ribs is dry.

Q: What is the elevation of Ribs?

Ribs ranges from 437m to 1523m in elevation.

Q: Where is Ribs located?

Ribs is located in Te Kopahou Reserve, New Zealand.

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

Ribs is suitable for: AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB.

Status

Difficulty

Very difficult

Distance

3.0 km

Elevation

352m

-1340m

Rating

3.5 (1)

Description

This is a difficult, though fun, track down to the World War II gun emplacements and bunkers at the southern tip of the Te Kopahau Reserve overlooking Sinclair Head.From near the southern end of Te Kopahau drop down a 20% slope for 1.2km. Around the bottom of this slope Waipapa West heads off down to the adjacent valley floor - though don't think that's an easy way out. If you're still keen, then continue by going up 50m over the next 0.5km.

Weather

Details

Condition

Dry

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Hard

Altitude range

437m to 1523m

Region

Te Kopahou Reserve

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Ribs Mountain Bike Trail