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1.2 miles
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
1,160 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,056 ft
Altitude min
1,069 ft
Altitude start
1,066 ft
Altitude end
-29.9%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
2,923 ft
Distance climb
2,352 ft
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
The Mudpool Loop starts from the Waipa MTB Carpark by Secret Spot Hot Tubs. It is a short family friendly walk that takes you past the bubbling mudpool Te Pikitanga ki Whangapipiro and through two stunning groves of redwood trees.
Use the Flood Diversion trail if there’s been heavy rain.
Detailed Description
Mudpool Loop is a 1 mile popular easy route located near Rotorua. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 134 ft with a max elevation of 1,160 ft then descends -140 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 15, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance1 mile
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Altitude min1,056 ft
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Altitude start1,069 ft
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Altitude end1,066 ft
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Climb134 ft
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Descent-140 ft
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Grade max-29.9%
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Grade min24.1%
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Distance climb2,923 ft
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Distance down2,352 ft
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Distance flat774 ft
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| 686 ft |
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Primary ActivityHike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Sep 16, 2026 @ 9:59am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 15, 2026 | ||||
May 12, 2026 @ 9:22pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 12, 2026 |
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