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14.3 miles
Distance
1,750 ft
Climb
-1,745 ft
Descent
1,680 ft
High Point
7 ft
Altitude change
1,035 ft
Altitude min
1,073 ft
Altitude start
1,079 ft
Altitude end
-92.2%
Grade max
97.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Fun group ride for Rotorua Single Speed Society anniversary ride 2021
Detailed Description
RSSS 2021 is a 14 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 1,750 ft with a max elevation of 1,680 ft then descends -1,745 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jan 18, 2026)
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Distance14 miles
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Avg time2 hr 47 min
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Altitude change7 ft
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Altitude min1,035 ft
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Altitude start1,073 ft
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Altitude end1,079 ft
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Climb1,750 ft
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Descent-1,745 ft
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Grade max-92.2%
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Grade min97.5%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 2,785 ft | |||||
| 2,418 ft | |||||
| 561 ft | |||||
| 1,273 ft | |||||
| 2,274 ft | |||||
| 2,707 ft | |||||
| 1,040 ft | |||||
| 3,442 ft | |||||
| 535 ft | |||||
| 3,806 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypePoint to Point
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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