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2.2 miles
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:13:47
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
1,264 ft
Altitude min
1,348 ft
Altitude max
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
00:13:47
Avg time

Cyclonic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #28989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59018 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #640 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,470 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year around.
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 111 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Sep 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (5 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Tully01
      This Trail is actually named CYCLONE and has a Part 1 and Part 2. It's a G3 and a fun track to ride with steep short decent and climbs, drop offs and built on loose pumice terrain. Highly recommended but perhaps not for nervous Nellie's.
      Tully01
      An awesome adventurous Track that a competent Grade 3 rider will enjoy. A mixture of everything and one of the good things to come out of Cyclone Gabrielle.
      lmZpSV
      Rode last weekend, very well groomed best ride @craters

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Cyclonic?
      Cyclonic is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cyclonic?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cyclonic. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cyclonic?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cyclonic are:
      • March (25 activities)
      • October (13 activities)
      • November (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cyclonic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cyclonic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cyclonic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Cyclonic. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cyclonic?
      Cyclonic is a moderately popular trail. There have been 544 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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