more stats
1,339 ft
Distance
-66 ft
Descent
00:05:56
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
1,235 ft
Altitude min
1,302 ft
Altitude max
1,302 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
981 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:05:56
Avg time

Skywalker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82899 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49192 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,851 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,231 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

A short Free-ride style track which contains jumps and structures of varying size. Only for skilled riders - ride with care. This line goes left at the split about 50m into trail

source: Ride Rotorua
Access Info

From Katore Rd (over from entrance to Soakhole and next to entry for Grinder).

Tags
DropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 166 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Skywalker Trail Reports

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May 12, 2026 @ 9:25pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 12, 2026
 Small puddles in places, but rides well
Nov 21, 2023 @ 2:42pm
Nov 21, 2023
 reporter Trail closed, major works being undertaken.
Feb 22, 2023 @ 12:12pm
Feb 22, 2023
 reporter
Trees cleared after the cyclone and trail now open CK/MC/CE
Feb 18, 2023 @ 2:24pm
Feb 18, 2023
 Multiple trees across trail
Oct 28, 2022 @ 8:38pm
Oct 28, 2022
 reporter
Tree Cleared CK/AF
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Status:
on May 12, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.29 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to skywalker-27638 trailhead (-38.167360, 176.269790)
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      Photos

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      Dec 11, 2016 @ 2:05am
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      Dec 11, 2016 @ 2:08am
      Dec 11, 2016
      Jumps 61Drops 4Wallride 3River or creek 1

      Videos

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      0:21 | 1197 | Oct 30, 2020 , Rotorua
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      7:10 | 169 | Mar 5, 2026 , Rotorua
      These Classic Redwood Trails Taught Us To Jump...
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      5:49 | 280 | Jan 23, 2022 , Rotorua
      DOUBLE DOWN! | Iconic Double Black Janky...
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      3:59 | 461 | Apr 21, 2021 , Rotorua
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      11 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skywalker located?
      Skywalker is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.16736, 176.26979.
      ▼ How hard is Skywalker?
      Skywalker is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skywalker?
      The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,235 ft to 1,302 ft.
      ▼ How long is Skywalker?
      Skywalker is 1,339 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skywalker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skywalker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skywalker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skywalker are:
      • March (17 activities)
      • January (10 activities)
      • February (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Skywalker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skywalker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skywalker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Skywalker. The trail is 1,339 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skywalker?
      Skywalker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,264 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,485 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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