The Darkness Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is The Darkness?

The Darkness is rated Advanced with a moderate physical rating. The average grade is -7.9% with a maximum grade of -28.4%.

Q: How long is The Darkness?

The Darkness is 721m long with an estimated ride time of 6h 55m. The trail has 4m of climbing and -61m of descent.

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on The Darkness?

E-bikes are allowed (Class 1 only) on The Darkness.

Q: What is the current condition of The Darkness?

The current condition of The Darkness is ideal.

Q: What is the elevation of The Darkness?

The Darkness ranges from 124m to 184m in elevation.

Q: Where is The Darkness located?

The Darkness is located in Hotoritori MTB Trail, New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for The Darkness?

The Darkness is suitable for: AM, XC.

Q: What features does The Darkness have?

The Darkness features: Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump.

Q: How popular is The Darkness?

The Darkness has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 1 vote.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

721m

Elevation

-61m

Rating

4.1 (1)

Description

This trail consists of mostly down hill with just a couple of short easy climbs. The trail winds its way down through pine and regenerating native with a few low level technical sections. It also has a few small drops and jumps with most having a bypass around it but not all. At the bottom of to hill, there is a creek crossing but there is a good amount of rocks to hop over to keep your feet dry. Last bit is a short climb back to meet Kim's trail and Short Hauler entrance

Weather

Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

-7.9% avg, -28.4% max

Altitude range

124m to 184m

Region

Hotoritori MTB Trail

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

Links

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Trail features

Berm

Bridge

Drop

Jump

Gap Jump

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How long is The Darkness?

Are e-bikes allowed on The Darkness?

What is the current condition of The Darkness?

What is the elevation of The Darkness?

Where is The Darkness located?

What type of mountain bike is best for The Darkness?

What features does The Darkness have?

How popular is The Darkness?

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