Tapu Upper Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Tapu Upper?

Tapu Upper is rated Advanced. The average grade is -6.6% with a maximum grade of -33.4%.

Q: How long is Tapu Upper?

Tapu Upper is 507m long. The trail has 4m of climbing and -38m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Tapu Upper?

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

Q: Where is Tapu Upper located?

Tapu Upper is located in Motueka, New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for Tapu Upper?

Tapu Upper is suitable for: DH, AM, XC.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

507m

Elevation

-38m

Description

Trail alternative to riding the Bayview Road. Feeds into Tapu Lower which is a Grade 4 trail.

Weather

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Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-6.6% avg, -33.4% max

Region

Motueka

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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