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1,903 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:02:08
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
1,504 ft
Altitude min
1,622 ft
Altitude max
1,622 ft
Altitude start
1,506 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-31.4%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
1,624 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:02:08
Avg time

Chestnut Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34435 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65796 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A solid, flowing grade 2-3 trail which is a perfect complement to G Rock trail which leads into it.

Starts on Chestnut Rd and hooks up with Rollercoaster - a fast, intense, fun series of tight turns. Very similar style to Roller Coaster.

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Access Info

G Rock flows directly into Chestnut Link.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 709 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Chestnut Link Trail Reports

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Mar 6, 2026 @ 7:45pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 5, 2026
 reporter Feels like a neglected relative now g eock has got some flow back
Mar 6, 2026 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 5, 2026
vegetation removal, surface blown
Dec 6, 2025 @ 4:55pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 5, 2025
 reporter Tree Cleared. RTT
Dec 3, 2025 @ 8:08am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 2, 2025
 Tree is still across the track, but it has been snapped so you can ride slowly through the gap
Nov 13, 2025 @ 12:33pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 12, 2025
Customer reported to shuttles there is a tree across this trail. Unsure where or how big sorry
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Avg: 3.7 (14 votes)
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        Directions to chestnut-link trailhead (-38.192520, 176.301830)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chestnut Link

        ▼ Where is Chestnut Link located?
        Chestnut Link is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.19252, 176.30183.
        ▼ How hard is Chestnut Link?
        Chestnut Link is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chestnut Link?
        Chestnut Link has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,504 ft to 1,622 ft.
        ▼ Is Chestnut Link a point to point trail?
        Chestnut Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Chestnut Link?
        Chestnut Link is 1,903 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chestnut Link?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chestnut Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chestnut Link?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chestnut Link are:
        • February (184 activities)
        • January (65 activities)
        • July (43 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Chestnut Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chestnut Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Chestnut Link?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Chestnut Link. The trail is 1,903 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Chestnut Link?
        Chestnut Link is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,800 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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