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 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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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    533
More Stats for Planet Bike 3-4hr Upper Intermediate grade 3/4 Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 27 min
  • Altitude min
    1,081 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,098 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,083 ft
  • Grade max
    -59.6%
  • Grade min
    51.7%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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