Loop from Tikitapu Blue Lake around Whaka Forest.
Most of the ride is grade 2 and 3 mtb single track with some good flow sections.
Small amount of cycling on gravel forest roads that are usually closed to general vehicle traffic.
There is a section of paved cycleway separated from the state highway.
There are two places for drinking water at Waipa carpark (after the paved cycleway section), and after the Sweet n Sour trail.
There is a basic cafe at Waipa carpark coffee and food etc.
A number of good sections for scenery of lakes, streams and different types of forest.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel, Trials
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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More Stats for Don't Forget Your Chopsticks Gordon mountain bike route
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Altitude min1,061 ft
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Altitude start1,427 ft
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Altitude end1,430 ft
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Grade max-64.1%
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Grade min55%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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