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2,598 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-191 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
1,737 ft
Altitude min
1,885 ft
Altitude max
1,879 ft
Altitude start
1,736 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
1,834 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Dammit Janet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #127256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72603 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,898 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,661 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Garden

A short and fast line where you can let the brakes go and plow through the roots. Ends onto an old skid site. Good extension for Hatupatu. Was closed for logging, but rebuilt and reopened March 2023

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BridgesDropsRock gardens

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 89 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Dammit Janet Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 4:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 11, 2026
Trail in need of a vegetation trim.
May 10, 2025 @ 1:41am
May 10, 2025
Panga down about 2/3 of the way down
Mar 21, 2025 @ 12:38pm
Mar 21, 2025
Needs a little tidy up but fully rideable as it is.
Feb 21, 2025 @ 10:50pm
Feb 21, 2025
Large flax bush growing out across the track, about 50m from the end
Jan 12, 2025 @ 11:40am
Jan 12, 2025
reporter
Last section cut back and spray top section minor prune of long branches
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on Jan 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dammit-janet trailhead (-38.191190, 176.310130)

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      3:04 | 251 | Mar 26, 2023 , Rotorua
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      4:11 | 668 | Apr 2, 2020 , Rotorua
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      0:58 | 463 | Apr 17, 2018 , Rotorua

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dammit Janet located?
      Dammit Janet is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.19119, 176.31013.
      ▼ How hard is Dammit Janet?
      Dammit Janet is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dammit Janet?
      Dammit Janet has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,737 ft to 1,885 ft.
      ▼ Is Dammit Janet a point to point trail?
      Yes, Dammit Janet is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dammit Janet?
      Dammit Janet is 2,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dammit Janet?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dammit Janet. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dammit Janet? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dammit Janet are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dammit Janet?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Dammit Janet. The trail is 2,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dammit Janet?
      Dammit Janet is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 967 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 987 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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