Trail 16 aka T16 Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Trail 16?

Trail 16 is rated Advanced. The average grade is -12.2% with a maximum grade of -67.7%.

Q: How long is Trail 16?

Trail 16 is 1.1m long. The trail has 34m of climbing and -170m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Trail 16?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 16. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Trail 16?

E-bikes are allowed (Class 1 only) on Trail 16.

Q: What is the current condition of Trail 16?

The current condition of Trail 16 is ideal.

Q: Where is Trail 16 located?

Trail 16 is located in Hawkins Hill, New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for Trail 16?

Trail 16 is suitable for: AM, XC.

Q: How popular is Trail 16?

Trail 16 has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 2 votes.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

1.1m

Elevation

34m

-170m

Rating

4.2 (2)

Description

Trail 16 is a grade 4 (advanced) singletrack crafted by the expert Brooklyn Trail Builders and volunteers and opened in September 2025. It took over 3,700 hours of volunteer labour to plan, design and build.The trail makes great use of the terrain available, with optional (well signposted) b-lines that are closer to grade 5. Look out for other riders when crossing Windmill climbing track about a third of the way down.

Weather

Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-12.2% avg, -67.7% max

Region

Hawkins Hill

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

Links

No links, yet!

Trail features

Drop

Nearby trails

Car Parts

Intermediate

Car Parts

Intermediate

3.1 km

Sanctuary Fenceline

Intermediate

Carparts Extension

Intermediate

1.6m

Car Parts Extension

Intermediate

Sanctuary Fenceline

Intermediate

Frequently asked questions

How difficult is Trail 16?

How long is Trail 16?

Are dogs allowed on Trail 16?

Are e-bikes allowed on Trail 16?

What is the current condition of Trail 16?

Where is Trail 16 located?

What type of mountain bike is best for Trail 16?

What features does Trail 16 have?

How popular is Trail 16?

Explore this trail

View Trail 16 on the interactive map to see the full trail route and nearby trails.

Open in trail map View all trails in Hawkins Hill