7.2 miles
Distance
666 ft
Climb
-669 ft
Descent
1,336 ft
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XC training lap over some classic Roto-Vegas trails. 167m climbing per lap.

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12km XC Lap is a 7 mile moderately popular easy route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 26 trails. This route climbs 666 ft with a max elevation of 1,336 ft then descends -669 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    66
More Stats for 12km XC Lap mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 11 min
  • Altitude min
    1,074 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,095 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,093 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -29%
  • Grade min
    20.8%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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ANZACs 15
ANZACs 15
trail: Rosebank
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Nov 4, 2023
The infamous stream crossing on Rosebank. ANZAC Singlepeed Champs 2015 but Tak Mutu from Mountain Bike Rotorua and Crankworx Rotorua...
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Challenge Trail - Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
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