26.3 miles
Distance
3,654 ft
Climb
-3,666 ft
Descent
1,766 ft
High Point

The classic old school MTB one lap race will not change however the addition of timed enduro segments throughout the course will add an exciting new dimension to the events. There are 3 courses, ranging from short, mid and long in length. There will be great views of the lakes and landscape that makes the Whakarewarewa Forest such a unique destination. Have you got what it takes to become the champion of the Winter MTB Series 2016.

Detailed Description
2016 Nduro Winter Series Race 1- Long Course is a 26 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 52 trails. This route climbs 3,654 ft with a max elevation of 1,766 ft then descends -3,666 ft.

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34 Reviews & Comments

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RobThePom (Feb 3, 2023 at 2:17)
Trail Roller Coaster
The second half, after Split Enz has enjoyed a lot of maintenance recently to manage all the rain we've had. It's in great condition. Thank you team, really appreciated.
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MattOGAPQs (Nov 10, 2022 at 2:41)
Trail Mad If You Don't
Old trail which isn’t very popular anymore, for good reason. Rooty without much gradient, so just awkward to ride.
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 26, 2022 at 0:19)
Trail Roller Coaster
Wide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs. Track is mainly wide open.
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 21:51)
Trail Bunny Jugs 1
Rooty fast small and smooth tech track
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mtb-tech-geek (Jun 25, 2022 at 17:51)
Trail Grinder
Rough trail with many lines and some drops
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CManning76 (May 27, 2022 at 17:49)
Trail Taura
Great wee track, and an excellent short cut back to Waipa Carpark from the Forest Loop. Don't know which trail user thought it is a grade 5 (maybe somebody who has never ridden a grade 5?) I would consider it a solid 3.
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Buzzynz (Apr 28, 2022 at 20:20)
Trail Turkish Delight
Tried to ride this from the top of Pig Track, but it looks like it's been destroyed as part of recent logging work. The same with Soakhole. A shame, they were great tracks.
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Mcgoldre (Apr 14, 2022 at 1:07)
Trail Ring Road
Tree down on way up to rollercoaster
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Samwak (Jan 30, 2022 at 11:44)
Trail Taura
Really good fun and great way to get back into the thick of things
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Baykiwiscot (Jan 3, 2022 at 15:12)
Trail Soakhole Climb
The climb section should be marked as closed. It has been disrupted by quarrying and is unrideable for large sections.
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Tully01 (Dec 18, 2021 at 21:20)
Trail Challenge DH
Rode today with wife as part of the Challenge network tracks, a fun downhill track to ride in excellent order.
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Tully01 (Dec 18, 2021 at 20:43)
Trail Be Rude Not To
Rode this track with wife on our way back to the car park. Maybe it was because we had knocked out nearly 40kms on other tracks but I wouldn't call this track fast and flowey through its length as over the years the base soil has worn down exposing a very root exposed track. It is in good order but in places quite knarly which could catch a rider out. Still challenging and enjoyable as a G3 track
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RobcShBKn (Feb 20, 2021 at 16:29)
Trail Eastern Spice
Superb top section with challenging natural drops - bottom section has scary but attainable gaps jumps - later ones are less confronting than the initial ones.
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u7A5p (Feb 5, 2021 at 16:31)
Trail Old Chevy
Done twice, level 3 too difficult. More difficult then Arepa.
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Peersie (Feb 2, 2021 at 21:18)
Trail Boulderdash
Should technically be a double black now because of the compulsory gap a the start. it is an easy jump and by far no the hardest feature on the track but riders should know this before riding.
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GoranGT (Sep 18, 2020 at 16:22)
Trail Tokorangi
Rose did that!!!????
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Jethro1999 (Aug 24, 2020 at 2:27)
Trail Tokorangi
Fast and flowing
A bit bumpy in some places
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Jethro1999 (Aug 24, 2020 at 2:26)
Trail Mad If You Don't
Lots of roots
Nice if that's what you into but I prefer fast and flowing
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Gonezo (Jul 22, 2020 at 22:52)
Trail New Exit
The trails has really good flow, especially the smooth berms in the top section. Some of the corners in the lower section are pretty tight, but also large and well bermed. I just wish this trail was longer, it's over too quickly.
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GeneralNumpty (May 16, 2020 at 12:58)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Free and fast flowing... Made the trip out on the Yellow brick road worth it.
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Mbwood (Mar 3, 2020 at 20:06)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Lower section no longer. Starts at Princess Ann Rd.
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Gonezo (Feb 5, 2020 at 19:57)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Mostly downhill, fast flowing rolling lines. Fun fun fun, for new and intermediate riders alike. Better than Yellow Brick Road itself, our 2 year old was giggling with joy the entire way down (on his front mounted "Do Little" bike seat. Can't wait to do it again.
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Gonezo (Feb 5, 2020 at 19:53)
Trail Yellow Brick Road
Awesome trail, great scenery, nice and smooth not too many roots, however wouldn't really agree with the "downhill primary" label. The first 1/2 to 2/3 is uphill, and there's a relatively short downhill after that. The return trail "Yellow Brick Road Return" is much more fun, mostly downhill and flowy. We took our 2 year old on it and he was just giggling with excitement the whole way down. Definitely a great fun trail for anyone who's new to mountain biking.
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MaximusM (Jan 14, 2020 at 20:45)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Loads of fun, did it on my first time mountain biking so good for beginners. Worth the way up.
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Ridgedidge (May 25, 2019 at 21:08)
Trail New Exit
This is a really enjoyable trail, great for me that enjoys cruising !
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MattWhitbyNZ (Apr 23, 2019 at 23:39)
Trail New Exit
Regarded end of April, 2019. Runs like a dream!
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Sammyp86 (Apr 8, 2019 at 14:35)
Trail Gunna Gotta
Such a sick trail. Turned out to be my favourite in the Redwoods. Rode it three times back to back Fast, chutey and narrow.Super fun and challenging track.
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Farrar (Jan 19, 2019 at 18:04)
Trail Sandy Skid Road
Sandy skid road is pond elevator, there is no road here.
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karen222 (Nov 14, 2018 at 22:34)
Trail Turkish Delight
What has happened?! Roots removed from the trail, now a smooth flow trail, likely a Grade 2 now! Such a shame!
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Ketzal (Jul 29, 2018 at 9:53)
Trail Yellow Brick Return
Superb trail. Ride it at warp speed and it's fantastic fun.
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Dizo (Aug 29, 2017 at 0:39)
Trail Be Rude Not To
One of my favourites
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Staceyz2 (May 25, 2017 at 20:32)
Trail Mad If You Don't
Very roots. Not great fun.
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kennedynz (Apr 25, 2017 at 8:08)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Climb. Access top of nice Rd. Links with dragons tail or be rude not to
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MarkWestBike (Sep 10, 2016 at 1:00)
Trail Pondy New
the tricky rooty section has a bypass now if you don't want to tackle it, and the rocky section is much easier.
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More Stats for 2016 Nduro Winter Series Race 1- Long Course mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -12 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,060 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,072 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,060 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -51.2%
  • Grade min
    49.1%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Soakhole Climb
Feb 5, 2023 @ 1:27am
3 days
Bunny Jugs 1
Feb 4, 2023 @ 5:27pm
Feb 4, 2023
Challenge DH
Feb 4, 2023 @ 12:22am
Feb 4, 2023
Arepa Access Road
Feb 3, 2023 @ 6:25pm
Feb 3, 2023
Old Chevy
Feb 3, 2023 @ 3:41pm
Feb 3, 2023
Cleared drainage just some soft dirt (layered pine needles) cleared fallen branches. Trail was actually pretty good no mud or water on the 3/4 of it I saw
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