Scratchy Lane Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Scratchy Lane?

Scratchy Lane is rated Easy. The average grade is 1.2% with a maximum grade of -9.6%.

Q: How long is Scratchy Lane?

Scratchy Lane is 364.6m long with an estimated ride time of 7h 1m. The trail has 12m of climbing and -7m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Scratchy Lane?

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

Q: Where is Scratchy Lane located?

Scratchy Lane is located in Whitianga, New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for Scratchy Lane?

Scratchy Lane is suitable for: XC.

Q: How popular is Scratchy Lane?

Scratchy Lane has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 1 vote.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

364.6m

Elevation

12m

-7m

Rating

3.8 (1)

Description

SCRATCHY LANE [no longer has two metre high blackberry remains now] Follows the perimeter of the BMX track and dirt track. Access from Quarry trail or Fieldmouse trail after crossing Three Trees bridge. Riding surface mainly shell. Ends at Weta Junction where you can cross to Home trail or carry on along Quarry trail.

Weather

Details

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

1.2% avg, -9.6% max

Region

Whitianga

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Quarry

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Fieldmouse

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Skylark

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Orion's Belt

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Top Hat

Extremely difficult

178.6m

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