20.5 miles
Distance
3,451 ft
Climb
-3,451 ft
Descent
2,410 ft
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Checking out Split Enz Top and Taura

Detailed Description
Split Enz half exit is a 20 mile popular intermediate route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 3,451 ft with a max elevation of 2,410 ft then descends -3,451 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    One Direction
More Stats for Split Enz half exit mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,024 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,026 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,027 ft
  • Grade max
    -103%
  • Grade min
    62.9%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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youtuber Split Enz @ whakarewarewa Forest. Rotorua
Split Enz @ whakarewarewa Forest. Rotorua
trail: Split Enz
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youtuber Mad if you Don't @ Whakarewarewa Forest. Rotorua
Mad if you Don't @ Whakarewarewa Forest. Rotorua
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May 10, 2025 @ 11:30pm
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