11.4 miles
Distance
2,195 ft
Climb
-2,192 ft
Descent
2,410 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
1,125 ft
Altitude min
1,128 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
-242.3%
Grade max
56.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Rotorua Split Enz Loop is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 2,195 ft with a max elevation of 2,410 ft then descends -2,192 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 10, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,125 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,128 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,129 ft
  • Climb
    2,195 ft
  • Descent
    -2,192 ft
  • Grade max
    -242.3%
  • Grade min
    56.9%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Split Enz
    Jul 11, 2026 @ 6:10pm (Pacific/Auckland)
    Jul 10, 2026
    Small tree down across trail, can ride around. Near link to Pondy Elevator. Tree is about 20cm diameter, quite tall and leaning against another. Was seen 10/7/2026 (yesterday) sorry for late post.
    Yellow Brick Return
    Jun 5, 2026 @ 7:50am (Pacific/Auckland)
    Jun 4, 2026
    Tree Clear by RTT and leaner reported. reporter
    Time Warp
    May 23, 2026 @ 12:36pm (Pacific/Auckland)
    May 22, 2026
    Rocky to Ring
    May 16, 2026 @ 10:25am (Pacific/Auckland)
    May 15, 2026
    Old Chevy
    May 3, 2026 @ 3:28pm (Pacific/Auckland)
    May 2, 2026
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