1,844 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time

Boulderdash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Gap Jump
  • Global Ranking
    #5027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1528 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking

As one of several trails in the block of harvested forest known as 'The Challenge Block', Boulderdash is suited to experienced riders who like to test their skills on an unusual occurrence in Rotorua - rocks.
The start was redirected in 2020 to avoid the crossing of Challenge Uphill and add a gap jump and step-down. A choice is next: the left-hand line is an easier (but longer) trail to the bottom. The right-hand line features short but sharp rocky sections, including a large roll-over boulder with a couple of lines on it. If you're not feeling super-confident it may be worthwhile stopping to check it out before launching yourself off it.

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More Stats for Boulderdash mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -124 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,209 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,333 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,333 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,211 ft
  • Grade
    -6.7%
  • Grade max
    -21.3%
  • Grade min
    -0.5%
  • Distance down
    1,726 ft
  • Distance flat
    118 ft
  • Avg time
    00:03:33
  • Avg reverse time
    00:09:03
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on Feb 14, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.25 (11 votes)
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      Boulderdash Trail Reports

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      Feb 14, 2023 @ 1:11pm
      Feb 14, 2023
      reporter Trees cleared post cyclone. Trail reopened. CK/AF
      Jan 2, 2023 @ 11:17pm
      Jan 2, 2023
      Easy lines pretty overgrown with blackberry & thistle
      Dec 7, 2022 @ 5:27am
      Dec 7, 2022
      Jan 26, 2022 @ 1:42pm
      Jan 26, 2022
      reporter
      Trimmed Vegetation FRU
      Jul 23, 2021 @ 2:45pm
      Jul 23, 2021
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 4 rides
      • 20 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 163 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,108 rides
      • Last: Mar 25, 2023

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      Jan 30, 2022 @ 6:13pm
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      Jan 30, 2022 @ 6:11pm
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      Jan 30, 2022 @ 6:11pm
      Jan 30, 2022

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      1 Review & Comments

      • + 1
      Peersie (Feb 2, 2021 at 21:18)
      Should technically be a double black now because of the compulsory gap a the start. it is an easy jump and by far no the hardest feature on the track but riders should know this before riding.
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      youtuber JUMPS, DROPS & ROCKS! - Boulderdash...
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