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2.2 miles
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
1,348 ft
High Point
-21 ft
Altitude change
1,264 ft
Altitude min
1,332 ft
Altitude start
1,312 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
3,346 ft
Distance climb
3,570 ft
Distance down
4,491 ft
Distance flat
Cyclonic Details
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll year around.
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2024
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Land OwnerLINZ
A new trail in the 2023 logged area that connects from Managers Corner to either Zip or to the exit onto Wairakei Drive. It has some short swooping descents followed by a short climb as it passes through gullies so gear selection is key.
Access Info
Need a Bike Taupo membership or access pass to ride. The trail starts at Managers Corner opposite the entrance to SH Fun and at the end of Scraggs or you can get to off Tourist Trap by a short link track that takes you down to Managers Corner.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 23 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to cyclonic trailhead
(-38.650110, 176.077530)
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Nearby Trails
- Powerline Road 26 ft
- Managers Corner To Sh Fun Link 26 ft
- Scraggs Return 66 ft
- Log Out 66 ft
- Managers Corner Link #2 79 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclonic
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Where is Cyclonic located?
Cyclonic is located in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.65011, 176.07753.
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How hard is Cyclonic?
Cyclonic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Cyclonic?
Cyclonic has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,264 ft to 1,348 ft.
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Is Cyclonic a point to point trail?
Yes, Cyclonic is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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