more stats
938 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-95 ft
Altitude change
1,230 ft
Altitude min
1,328 ft
Altitude max
1,325 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
869 ft
Distance down
00:01:41
Avg time

Down The Guts Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40970 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Down The Guts is a 286 m popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Rotorua. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 89 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,029 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
Status:
on May 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to down-the-guts trailhead (-38.168140, 176.265410)
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      0:11 | 563 | Sep 11, 2018 , Rotorua
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Kateus Kateus
      nice trail but roadside is better at the moment
      simon-ob
      Ride any of the other challenge tracks. Waste of a climb
      Sam-g
      Overgrown, boring track. There are much better options alongside. Your arms will thank you.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down The Guts located?
      Down The Guts is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.16814, 176.26541.
      ▼ How hard is Down The Guts?
      Down The Guts is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 10.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down The Guts?
      Down The Guts has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,230 ft to 1,328 ft.
      ▼ Is Down The Guts a point to point trail?
      Yes, Down The Guts is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down The Guts?
      Down The Guts is 938 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down The Guts?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down The Guts. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Down The Guts? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down The Guts are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down The Guts?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Down The Guts. The trail is 938 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down The Guts?
      Down The Guts is a very popular trail. There have been 6,179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,643 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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