14.9 miles
Distance
2,296 ft
Climb
-2,289 ft
Descent
760 ft
High Point
One of the longest loops you can do without riding the same track twice.
Detailed Description
Big Tall John's Big Long Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near New Plymouth. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 77 trails. This route climbs 2,296 ft with a max elevation of 760 ft then descends -2,289 ft.
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30 Reviews & Comments
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roaming
(Jan 2, 2023 at 21:02)

Trail Sinclairs
Has a nice stream crossing where my dog could drink and swim
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Trail To Kiwi Mid
Linking rocky track with a few corners to kiwi mid
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Trail To Kiwi Mid
Linking rocky track with a few corners to kiwi mid
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Trail GDO Link - Lawsons Loop
Tight sections and muddy trail in winter
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Trail Million $ Figure of 8
Flowy trail linking to other ridge tracks and to extend Million Dollar X-Country track exercise times
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Trail Million $ Figure of 8
Flowy trail linking to other ridge tracks and to extend Million Dollar X-Country track exercise times
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Trail Pinch and Punch
The climb is pretty short, sharp, and intense, but the drop is fun. Watch out for slippery roots on the way up!
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Trail Pinch and Punch
The climb is pretty short, sharp, and intense, but the drop is fun. Watch out for slippery roots on the way up!
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Georgemingham
(Jan 5, 2020 at 1:32)
Trail Kiwi Kid's
Great kids and family trail winding through the trees
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Georgemingham
(Jan 5, 2020 at 1:32)
Trail Kiwi Kid's
Great kids and family trail winding through the trees
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Wisey12
(Jun 16, 2017 at 14:00)
Trail Snakes and Ladders
Awesome fun ride, thanks heaps trailpro
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Wisey12
(Jun 16, 2017 at 14:00)
Trail Snakes and Ladders
Awesome fun ride, thanks heaps trailpro
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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More Stats for Big Tall John's Big Long Loop mountain bike route
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Altitude min435 ft
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Altitude start608 ft
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Altitude end617 ft
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Grade max-49.2%
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Grade min43.4%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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