more stats
4,032 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-166 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
1,387 ft
Altitude min
1,538 ft
Altitude max
1,536 ft
Altitude start
1,388 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
2,323 ft
Distance down
1,158 ft
Distance flat
00:05:01
Avg time

2 Chooks Scratching Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #45978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86283 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

A trail that winds through the trees as an alternative to the middle part of Mrs and also has a link onto Outback near the end

Access Info

From gravel road where Mr & Mrs pops out for a short stretch.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 108 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
Status:
on Jun 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 2 Chooks Scratching located?
      2 Chooks Scratching is located in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.63608, 176.06207.
      ▼ How hard is 2 Chooks Scratching?
      2 Chooks Scratching is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 2 Chooks Scratching?
      2 Chooks Scratching has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 166 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,387 ft to 1,538 ft.
      ▼ Is 2 Chooks Scratching a point to point trail?
      Yes, 2 Chooks Scratching is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 2 Chooks Scratching?
      2 Chooks Scratching is 4,032 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 2 Chooks Scratching?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on 2 Chooks Scratching. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access 2 Chooks Scratching? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 2 Chooks Scratching are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 2 Chooks Scratching?
      The estimated time to ride 2 Chooks Scratching is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 4,032 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is 2 Chooks Scratching?
      2 Chooks Scratching is a moderately popular trail. There have been 429 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 372 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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