more stats
2,503 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:06:41
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
45 ft
Altitude min
107 ft
Altitude max
50 ft
Altitude start
66 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
1,135 ft
Distance climb
1,017 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:06:41
Avg time

Back Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pauanui - Tairua
    Pauanui
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #183732 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22944 in E-Biking
    • #103321 in Trail Running
    • #441592 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,776 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #488 in E-Biking
    • #1,785 in Trail Running
    • #4,534 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Rayonier

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AI Generated Description

Back Loop is a 763 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Pauanui. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 22 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 136 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Loop located?
      Back Loop is located in Pauanui - Tairua, Pauanui, New Zealand. It is part of the Pauanui - Tairua trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.04225, 175.8401.
      ▼ How hard is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Loop?
      Back Loop has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 45 ft to 107 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Loop a point to point trail?
      Back Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is 2,503 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Back Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Back Loop. The trail is 2,503 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Loop?
      Back Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 295 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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