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1,066 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
1,139 ft
Altitude min
1,161 ft
Altitude max
1,160 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,014 ft
Distance down
00:01:16
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Challenge Exit Details
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Short flowy trail from end of Challenge (Boulderdash) to end of Rockdrop. Rockdrop Upper Link starts part way along this.
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- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to challenge-exit trailhead
(-38.170210, 176.260650)
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Nearby Trails
- Rockdrop Climb 16 ft
- Challenge Rockdrop Link 594 ft
- Rockdrop Up Link 715 ft
- Rockdrop B Line 745 ft
- Rockdrop 830 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Challenge Exit
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Where is Challenge Exit located?
Challenge Exit is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.17021, 176.26065.
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How hard is Challenge Exit?
Challenge Exit is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Challenge Exit?
The trail has 6 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 347 m to 354 m.
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Is Challenge Exit a point to point trail?
Yes, Challenge Exit is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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