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1.1 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-267 ft
Descent
00:06:43
Avg time
-228 ft
Altitude change
1,630 ft
Altitude min
1,864 ft
Altitude max
1,864 ft
Altitude start
1,637 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-28.7%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
1,148 ft
Distance climb
4,219 ft
Distance down
486 ft
Distance flat
00:06:43
Avg time

Chestnut Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Chestnut Road is a 2 km less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Rotorua. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Chestnut Road Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2023 @ 9:12pm
Apr 15, 2023
spot sprayed various bits of road and around signs
Nov 5, 2022 @ 9:03pm
Nov 5, 2022
sprayed section of chestnut rd for honeysuckle gorse and thistles for dpeacilised dig day
Dec 2, 2019 @ 12:28pm
Dec 2, 2019
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Nov 26, 2018 @ 12:44pm
Nov 26, 2018
May 18, 2017 @ 2:27am
May 18, 2017
It's only for Chestnuts Link.
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on Apr 15, 2023
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Directions to chestnut-road trailhead (-38.190930, 176.309790)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chestnut Road located?
      Chestnut Road is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.19093, 176.30979.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chestnut Road?
      Chestnut Road has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 267 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,630 ft to 1,864 ft.
      ▼ Is Chestnut Road a point to point trail?
      Chestnut Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Chestnut Road?
      Chestnut Road is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chestnut Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chestnut Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chestnut Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chestnut Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chestnut Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Chestnut Road. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chestnut Road?
      Chestnut Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 780 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 843 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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