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2,956 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:05:29
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
1,182 ft
Altitude min
1,298 ft
Altitude max
1,293 ft
Altitude start
1,184 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
1,437 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:05:29
Avg time

Cafe Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Huka Trails
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #12
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87509 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77019 in E-Biking
    • #123256 in Trail Running
    • #50354 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This track links Huka Falls car park to Kefi Café and the carpark by the big helicopter. The track zig zags in native bush and pine uphill from Huka Falls. It is located on DOC land. Please give way to other users. Park map no 12. Shared path with walkers in either direction, so take care.

Access Info

From Huka Falls turn right out of the car park when leaving the bridge over the falls. From the Cafe the track follows the Huka Falls loop road to the top car park then falls down to the Falls.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cafe Track

        ▼ Where is Cafe Track located?
        Cafe Track is located in Huka Trails, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Huka Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.6441, 176.08774.
        ▼ How hard is Cafe Track?
        Cafe Track is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cafe Track?
        Cafe Track has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,182 ft to 1,298 ft.
        ▼ Is Cafe Track a point to point trail?
        Cafe Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cafe Track?
        Cafe Track is 2,956 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cafe Track?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cafe Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cafe Track?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cafe Track are:
        • March (23 activities)
        • February (14 activities)
        • August (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cafe Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cafe Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cafe Track?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cafe Track. The trail is 2,956 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cafe Track?
        Cafe Track is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,390 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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