18.5 miles
Distance
3,050 ft
Climb
-3,066 ft
Descent
2,410 ft
High Point
A good intermediate - upper intermediate loop. A couple of good solid climbs but you will always be rewarded with great flowing trails and good views. Ride Happy
Detailed Description
Planet Bike 3-4hr Upper Intermediate grade 3/4 Loop is a 18 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 42 trails. This route climbs 3,050 ft with a max elevation of 2,410 ft then descends -3,066 ft.
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28 Reviews & Comments
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Trail Roller Coaster
Wide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs. Track is mainly wide open.
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Trail Roller Coaster
Wide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs. Track is mainly wide open.
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Trail Paddy's Run (A Trail)
Smooth and fast track with uphill and downhill
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Trail Paddy's Run (A Trail)
Smooth and fast track with uphill and downhill
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Dannz87
(May 21, 2022 at 14:58)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just past skid site blocking trail
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Dannz87
(May 21, 2022 at 14:58)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just past skid site blocking trail
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Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)

Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
Tully01
(Dec 18, 2021 at 21:40)

Trail Frontal Lobotomy
Rode this today while on our way to Shark v Eagle.
Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
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Posted as Grade 2 but I would not recommended to anybody who cannot manage grade 3. It is a knarly climb and challenging in places and probably should be a G3 when you looking at Grade 3 description. The track was otherwise in good order
kaiwero
(Dec 9, 2021 at 13:10)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just before the end of the trail
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kaiwero
(Dec 9, 2021 at 13:10)

Trail Dragon's Tail
Tree down just before the end of the trail
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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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Nice if that's what you into but I prefer fast and flowing
Mbwood
(Mar 3, 2020 at 20:06)
Trail Sweet N' Sour
Lower section no longer. Starts at Princess Ann Rd.
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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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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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Sammyp86
(Apr 8, 2019 at 14:41)
Trail The Tickler
I really enjoyed the top(downhill) section of the tickler. After about 2.5-3 minutes or so the trail starts to flatten out in sections meaning you need to get those legs pumping again. Felt a bit tedious after 5 hours of riding.Would be a good ride if you still had ample energy in the tank or where after a quick fix
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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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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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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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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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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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Altitude min1,081 ft
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Altitude start1,098 ft
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Altitude end1,083 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-59.6%
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Grade min51.7%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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