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1,611 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:03:06
Avg time
112 ft
Altitude change
1,218 ft
Altitude min
1,332 ft
Altitude max
1,220 ft
Altitude start
1,332 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
32.6%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
538 ft
Distance flat
00:03:06
Avg time
Challenge Uphill Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
AKAChallenge Climb
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
A quick link back to the top of the Challenge block of trails. New line added at the end so it doesn't cross Boulderdash and finishes at the top of Challenge.
The trail still crosses Challenge so be aware of bikes coming downhill quickly at the crossing.
source: Ride Rotorua
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 86 rides
- 41 miles average
6 Months
- 257 rides
- 29 miles avg distance
All
- 1,560 rides
- Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Directions to challenge-uphill trailhead
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Tully01
Rode the challenge block of trails today, all in good order and fun to ride. We did take the wrong turn where trails cross so deep idea to do it again
. Average G3 track ride.
. Average G3 track ride.
Teresashailer
Nice climb uphill, not many roots at all, just a steady climb up. Good for Grade 2 who want to try a Grade 3
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