32.7 miles
Distance
6,269 ft
Climb
-6,171 ft
Descent
1,931 ft
High Point

The Shimano Volcanic Epic, presented by Tineli, is a unique five day mountain bike stage race held across New Zealand’s spectacular North Island geothermal region. If you’re looking for a truly special mountain bike event, the Shimano Volcanic Epic is your ticket to the experience of a lifetime.

Stage 2 is a loop format. Based in the same location of the prologue, today riders will take on flowing single track and punchy hills within Whakarewarewa forest, a world-class trail destination.

source: https://www.volcanicepic.co.nz/
Detailed Description
Volcanic Epic Stage 2 2025 is a 33 mile popular intermediate race route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 6,269 ft with a max elevation of 1,931 ft then descends -6,171 ft.
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  • Race Course
  • Race Date
    Thursday March 27, 2025 at 10:00am
  • Riding area
    Rotorua
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Volcanic Epic Stage 2 2025 mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,079 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,460 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,555 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -129.5%
  • Grade min
    79.7%
  • Distance climb
    14 miles
  • Distance down
    14 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

Directions

  1. Bike southwest on Hill Road.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Bike east on Hill Road.
  4. Continue for 700 meters.
  5. Bike east on Koe Koe Road.
  6. Continue for 600 meters.
  7. Bike southeast on Eagle vs Shark.
  8. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  9. Bike east on Eagle vs Shark.
  10. Continue for 400 meters.
  11. Bike southeast on Windy Road.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Bike southeast on Windy Road.
  14. Continue for 600 meters.
  15. Bike south on Windy Road.
  16. Continue for 40 meters.
  17. Bike south on Feeder G3.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Bike south on Feeder G3.
  20. Continue for 300 meters.
  21. Bike south on Feeder Connector.
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Bike south on Feeder Connector.
  24. Continue for 40 meters.
  25. Bear right onto Tangaroa-mihi.
  26. Continue for 300 meters.
  27. Bike southwest on Tangaroa-mihi.
  28. Continue for 700 meters.
  29. Bike southwest on Tangaroa-mihi.
  30. Continue for 600 meters.
  31. Bear right onto Tangaroa-Mihi Climb.
  32. Continue for 400 meters.
  33. Bike southeast on Tangaroa-Mihi Climb.
  34. Continue for 300 meters.
  35. Bike southwest on Tikitapu Road.
  36. Continue for 900 meters.
  37. Bike west on Tikitapu Road.
  38. Continue for 700 meters.
  39. Bike southwest on Tikitapu Road.
  40. Continue for 600 meters.
  41. Bike south on Tikitapu Road.
  42. Continue for 900 meters.
  43. Bike northwest on Tikitapu Road.
  44. Continue for 60 meters.
  45. Bike southwest on Jeff's Link.
  46. Continue for 500 meters.
  47. Bike west on Green Lake Road.
  48. Continue for 500 meters.
  49. Bike west on Green Lake Road.
  50. Continue for 40 meters.
  51. Turn right onto Taura.
  52. Continue for 200 meters.
  53. Bike north on Taura.
  54. Continue for 300 meters.
  55. Bike northeast on Taura.
  56. Continue for 400 meters.
  57. Bike north on Taura.
  58. Continue for 500 meters.
  59. Bike northwest on Taura.
  60. Continue for 600 meters.
  61. Bike north on Taura.
  62. Continue for 800 meters.
  63. Bike north on Taura.
  64. Continue for 200 meters.
  65. Bike north on Taura.
  66. Continue for 20 meters.
  67. Make a sharp right onto Sandy Skid Road.
  68. Continue for 300 meters.
  69. Bike southeast on Sandy Skid Road.
  70. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  71. Bike south on Pondy Elevator.
  72. Continue for 300 meters.
  73. Bike south on Pondy Elevator.
  74. Continue for 400 meters.
  75. Turn left to stay on Pondy Elevator.
  76. Continue for 200 meters.
  77. Turn left onto Connector - Pondy Elevator to lower Split Enz.
  78. Continue for 200 meters.
  79. Bike north on Connector - Pondy Elevator to lower Split Enz.
  80. Continue for 200 meters.
  81. Bike north on Split Enz.
  82. Continue for 200 meters.
  83. Bike north on Split Enz.
  84. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  85. Bike east on Split Enz.
  86. Continue for 900 meters.
  87. Turn left onto Roller Coaster.
  88. Continue for 200 meters.
  89. Bike northwest on Roller Coaster.
  90. Continue for 600 meters.
  91. Bike north on Roller Coaster.
  92. Continue for 400 meters.
  93. Bike northwest on Old Chevy.
  94. Continue for 400 meters.
  95. Bike southwest on Old Chevy.
  96. Continue for 800 meters.
  97. Bike west on Old Chevy.
  98. Continue for 200 meters.
  99. Bike north on Old Chevy.
  100. Continue for 200 meters.
  101. Bike southwest on Old Chevy.
  102. Continue for 500 meters.
  103. Bike northwest on Old Chevy.
  104. Continue for 200 meters.
  105. Bike north on Larch Road.
  106. Continue for 100 meters.
  107. Turn right onto Princess Anne Rd.
  108. Continue for 60 meters.
  109. Bike northeast on Princess Anne Rd.
  110. Continue for 800 meters.
  111. Bike southeast on Princess Anne Rd.
  112. Continue for 700 meters.
  113. Bike northeast on Princess Anne Rd.
  114. Continue for 20 meters.
  115. Bike west on Sweet N' Sour.
  116. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  117. Bike west on Sweet N' Sour.
  118. Continue for 200 meters.
  119. Make a sharp left onto Dragon's Tail.
  120. Continue for 200 meters.
  121. Bike southwest on Dragon's Tail.
  122. Continue for 300 meters.
  123. Bike south on Dragon's Tail.
  124. Continue for 300 meters.
  125. Bike southwest on Dragon's Tail.
  126. Continue for 500 meters.
  127. Bike south on Be Rude Not To.
  128. Continue for 300 meters.
  129. Bike northwest on Pig Track.
  130. Continue for 500 meters.
  131. Bike north on Pig Track.
  132. Continue for 500 meters.
  133. Bike northeast on Pig Track.
  134. Continue for 500 meters.
  135. Bike east on Pig Track.
  136. Continue for 100 meters.
  137. Bear left onto Katore Road.
  138. Continue for 300 meters.
  139. Bike south on Grinder.
  140. Continue for 200 meters.
  141. Bike southwest on Grinder.
  142. Continue for 300 meters.
  143. Bike southwest on Grinder.
  144. Continue for 200 meters.
  145. Bike west on Dipper.
  146. Continue for 500 meters.
  147. Bike west on Dipper.
  148. Continue for 200 meters.
  149. Turn right onto Tahi to Dipper Link.
  150. Continue for 30 meters.
  151. Bear right onto Tahi.
  152. Continue for 70 meters.
  153. Make a right U-turn to stay on Tahi.
  154. Continue for 20 meters.
  155. Bike northwest on Tahi.
  156. Continue for 100 meters.
  157. Bear left to stay on Tahi.
  158. Continue for 90 meters.
  159. Bear right to stay on Tahi.
  160. Continue for 200 meters.
  161. Turn left to stay on Tahi.
  162. Continue for 60 meters.
  163. Turn right to stay on Tahi.
  164. Continue for 200 meters.
  165. Bike southwest on Rosebank.
  166. Continue for 400 meters.
  167. Bike west on Rosebank.
  168. Continue for 500 meters.
  169. Bike northwest on Arepa (Alpha) 1.
  170. Continue for 500 meters.
  171. Bike northeast on Arepa (Alpha) 1.
  172. Continue for 400 meters.
  173. Make a sharp right onto Arepa (uphill section).
  174. Continue for 100 meters.
  175. Bike south on Arepa (uphill section).
  176. Continue for 500 meters.
  177. Bike south on Arepa (uphill section).
  178. Continue for 300 meters.
  179. Bike northwest on Te Huinga.
  180. Continue for 100 meters.
  181. Bike east on Te Huinga.
  182. Continue for 300 meters.
  183. Bike west on Te Huinga.
  184. Continue for 200 meters.
  185. Bike southeast on Nursery Road.
  186. Continue for 60 meters.
  187. Bike southeast on Nursery Road.
  188. Continue for 200 meters.
  189. Bike south on Nursery Road.
  190. Continue for 80 meters.
  191. Bike northeast on Soakhole Climb.
  192. Continue for 300 meters.
  193. Bike northeast on Soakhole Climb.
  194. Continue for 400 meters.
  195. Bike south on Soakhole Climb.
  196. Continue for 100 meters.
  197. Bike east on Soakhole Climb.
  198. Continue for 300 meters.
  199. Bike northwest on Soakhole Climb.
  200. Continue for 500 meters.
  201. Make a sharp right to stay on Soakhole Climb.
  202. Continue for 300 meters.
  203. Bike southwest on Gunna Gotta.
  204. Continue for 600 meters.
  205. Bike southwest on Gunna Gotta.
  206. Continue for 700 meters.
  207. Bike south on Gunna Gotta.
  208. Continue for 70 meters.
  209. Bike southeast on Paddy's Run (A Trail).
  210. Continue for 400 meters.
  211. Bike west on Paddy's Run (A Trail).
  212. Continue for 600 meters.
  213. Bike east on Paddy's Run (A Trail).
  214. Continue for 400 meters.
  215. Bike northeast on Paddy's Run (A Trail).
  216. Continue for 200 meters.
  217. Bike northeast on Spruce Road.
  218. Continue for 200 meters.
  219. Bike south on The Tickler.
  220. Continue for 300 meters.
  221. Bike west on The Tickler.
  222. Continue for 300 meters.
  223. Bike northeast on The Tickler.
  224. Continue for 700 meters.
  225. Bike east on The Tickler.
  226. Continue for 50 meters.
  227. Turn left onto Pipeline Road.
  228. Continue for 200 meters.
  229. Bike west on Pipeline Road.
  230. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  231. Bike northeast on Pipeline Road.
  232. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  233. Bike southeast on Pipeline Road.
  234. Continue for 200 meters.
  235. Turn right onto Apumoana.
  236. Continue for 300 meters.
  237. Bike southwest on Apumoana.
  238. Continue for 600 meters.
  239. Bike south on Apumoana.
  240. Continue for 60 meters.
  241. Bear right onto Apumoana Extension to Sidewinder.
  242. Continue for 80 meters.
  243. Make a sharp right onto Sidewinder.
  244. Continue for 100 meters.
  245. Bike south on Sidewinder.
  246. Continue for 200 meters.
  247. Bike southeast on Direct Road.
  248. Continue for 100 meters.
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