It is roughly a 26 mi/41.84 km course, single track, maybe more suitable for intermediate athletes, most of which try this with the help of a shuttle. You need to have great strength to pull it through on your own from top to bottom and back.
The highest point is at 3200 ft/975 m and one could say that its difficulty lies in its length. It is a fun ride, mostly downhill with amazing waterfalls, lakes of deep blue water, bridges and dense vegetation. The surface of the trail is relatively smooth with an exception of some rocky parts. Some sections require technical skills and are not easy to avoid, if you are a beginner. Bare in mind that this trail is very popular to hikers as well, so be extra careful with them.
Most of the trail is open all year round and best months to visit are May to October. There are several campgrounds in the perimeter and plenty of hotels nearby.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
Garden Route is a popular stretch of the south-eastern coastline of South Africa. It is sand-witched between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It has a mild oceanic climate with mild to warm summers and mild to cool winters and considered second mildest climate after Hawaii according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Shirley Meadows is located in Wofford Heights, on the Greenhorn Mountain, at about 60 mi/96.6 km northeast from Bakersfield, California, USA.
Windhoek, the Namibian capital city, lies in the central part of the country in the Khomas Hochland plateau which separates Windhoek from the Namib Desert. The city is the starting point for many prestigious races and seat of many athletic clubs.
Angel Fire is an alpine resort in Colfax County, New Mexico, U.S.A. Being one of the tallest peaks in New Mexico, Angel Fire is always busy during both summer and winter season. So, visit this place all year round and enjoy yourself to the maximum.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Willamette Pass is a resort in Oregon and more specifically in Klamath County. Many people from all over the world visit this place, as they can fulfill their expectations here. So, be one of them and enjoy yourself in the most suitable place.
Mount Ashland is the tallest peak of Siskiyou Mountains, reaching at 7500 ft/2286 m. The spot is a majestic place to visit, if you are a fan of nature and sports.
If you are looking for some adrenaline rush in a well attended track, this is a good place for you. Located in Albany, this Motorsports Park is considered to be one of the best in the area.
North Umpqua River is located near Roseburg in southwestern Oregon.
Located in the Cascade Range, Mount Bailey, the rounded shield volcano offers great slopes and snow, attracting all kinds of winter sport fans.
Waycross is the only incorporated city and county seat in Ware County, Georgia, USA. It is the principal city of the Waycross area, a cosmopolitan area which covers Ware and Pierce County. A small section of Waycross is inside Pierce County. There are many leisure opportunities around the city and especially possibilities for extreme sports performances.
McKenzie River is a river in the Cascade Range, in western Oregon.
Mount Bachelor ski resort is located in the west of Bend, the biggest city in central Oregon, representing a perfect destination for fun seekers and sports fans.
