The Bends
Palmerston North · Manawat Whanganui
0.9 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
10 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
0.9 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
10 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
Cloudy0.1" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Wednesday
a high near 50°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
The Bends is a 0.9-mile mountain bike trail near Palmerston North, Manawat Whanganui, New Zealand. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 10 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Palmerston North rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Palmerston North.
Mountain Biking in Palmerston North
Palmerston North is one of the mountain biking hubs in Manawat Whanganui, New Zealand, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use The Bends as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Direction
One-Way Only
Surface
Dirt
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The Bends FAQ
Where is The Bends?
The Bends is a mountain bike trail near Palmerston North, Manawat Whanganui. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is The Bends?
The Bends is 0.9 miles long, with a dirt surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 10 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for The Bends?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 50°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near The Bends?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Palmerston North include Ripper, Kissing Rock, Shuttle Link, Decompression, Jack and the Beanstalk. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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