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1,844 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
1,209 ft
Altitude min
1,333 ft
Altitude max
1,333 ft
Altitude start
1,211 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
1,726 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
Avg time
Boulderdash Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailGap Jump
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.
source: Ride Rototrua
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 36 miles average
6 Months
- 42 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
All
- 369 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Directions to boulderdash trailhead
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Routes with this trail
26 miles • 3,654 ft • 52 •
The classic old school MTB one lap race will not change however the addition of timed enduro segments...
23 miles • 4,420 ft • 26 • Loop •
Rotoura Mountain Bike Clubs Social e-bike ride for 02/11/24
22 miles • 4,406 ft • 26 • Loop •
This is the Long / Hard route for the Rotorua Mountain Bike Clubs E-Bike Social Ride 02/11/24
Peersie
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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