5.2 miles
Distance
347 ft
Climb
-341 ft
Descent
1,200 ft
High Point

This is an awesome easy loop in Rotorua that starts and finishes at the main parking area of the Whakarewarewa Forest. Check out the link for more details on riding in Rotorua, New Zealand.

Detailed Description
Kids Loop - Rotorua, New Zealand is a 5 mile popular easy route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 347 ft with a max elevation of 1,200 ft then descends -341 ft.
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Trails in Route

Pohaturoa Road846 ft
Kid's Loop2,933 ft
Pohaturoa Road79 ft
Tahi1,893 ft
Tahi Shortcut581 ft
Tahi2,598 ft
Bakers Hollow10 ft
Dipper3 miles
Bakers Hollow10 ft
Tahi2,585 ft
Pohaturoa Road2,205 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    157
More Stats for Kids Loop - Rotorua, New Zealand mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    58 min 57 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,061 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,061 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,066 ft
  • Grade max
    -26.4%
  • Grade min
    17.4%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,187 ft
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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youtuber Kids Loop into Tahi Track - Rotorua MTB with...
Kids Loop into Tahi Track - Rotorua MTB with little kids
trail: Kid's Loop
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Apr 26, 2021

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Tahi
Oct 8, 2024 @ 4:03pm
2 days
Kid's Loop
Sep 25, 2024 @ 6:41pm
Sep 25, 2024
Tahi Shortcut
Sep 11, 2024 @ 6:43pm
Sep 11, 2024
Dipper
Jul 26, 2024 @ 10:30pm
Jul 26, 2024
Pohaturoa Road
Jun 21, 2024 @ 11:38pm
Jun 21, 2024
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