Name: Volcanic Epic Stage 5 2025
Rating: 3

Mountain Bike

23.4 miles

Distance

3,242 ft

Climb

-3,328 ft

Descent

2,409 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 5 is a point to point format starting at Te Puia and finishing at Government Gardens CBD. Stage 5 brings us back to the epic landscapes of Rotorua. From geothermal to native forest, the ride will go through the woop-inducing singletrack of the Whakarewarewa forest before bringing riders home via the volcanic Sulphur Flats. No shuttle is need to this startline

source: https://www.volcanicepic.co.nz/

Detailed Description

Volcanic Epic Stage 5 2025 is a 23 mile moderately popular intermediate race route located near Rotorua. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 3,242 ft with a max elevation of 2,409 ft then descends -3,328 ft.

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Rotorua Trails Trust (rotoruatrailstrust.co.nz)

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Past Events

- 26 Mar 2025
Volcanic Epic MTB Stage Race
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Trails in Route

	Hemo Gorge Trail				3,937 ft
	Hemo Gorge Walking Track				1,083 ft
	Tahi Shortcut				351 ft
	Creek				2 miles
	Mad If You Don't				2,287 ft
	Puarenga (Duck pond exit)				1,152 ft
	Yellow Brick Road				3,120 ft
	Pondy Elevator				3,698 ft
	Time Warp				2,589 ft
	Split Enz				3 miles
	Rocky to Ring				200 ft
	Chop Suey				1,575 ft
	Mā Te Wā				4,360 ft
	Sweet N' Sour				3,051 ft
	The Wash				2,093 ft
	Lion Trail				2,556 ft
	Titokorangi Pt2				2,536 ft
	Scion's back door				2,592 ft
	Te Ara Ahi - Thermal along Puarenga				1 mile

Details

Race Course
Race Date

Sunday March 30, 2025 at 08:00am
Riding area

Whakarewarewa Forest
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Point to Point
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction

More Stats for Volcanic Epic Stage 5 2025 mountain bike route

Altitude change

-84 ft
Altitude min

925 ft
Altitude start

1,032 ft
Altitude end

948 ft
Grade

-0.1%
Grade max

-48.2%
Grade min

54.7%
Distance climb

10 miles
Distance down

10 miles
Distance flat

3 miles

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The Wash	Apr 22, 2025 @ 2:09pm Apr 22, 2025	Small tree down across trail, can lift bike over
Mā Te Wā	Apr 21, 2025 @ 1:54pm Apr 21, 2025	"Half Way Down" reporter
Time Warp	Apr 21, 2025 @ 1:27pm Apr 21, 2025	Tree down at trail entrance. Big one. reporter
Titokorangi Pt2	Apr 19, 2025 @ 10:13pm Apr 19, 2025
Creek	Apr 19, 2025 @ 10:01pm Apr 19, 2025	Tree reported on 16/04 has been dealt with. RM & TF