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12.8 miles
Distance
284 ft
Climb
-280 ft
Descent
01:22:23
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
439 ft
Altitude min
534 ft
Altitude max
445 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-16.7%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
01:22:23
Avg time

Escot MTB Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Tukituki Trail
    Waipukurau
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #249394 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134147 in Trail Running
    • #127620 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Not rideable after heavy rain or when the river is in flood
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Rotary River Pathway Trust

Easy Contour Single out & back track. Weaves along beside Tukituki River from north side of Waipukurau Bridge to Lindsay Bush and onto Black Creek.
Key destination features are Lindsay Bush an unspoilt NZ native tree reserve and at the end of the trail at Black Creek access to the historical limestone water race tunnel.

Access Info

Start of trail is on north side of Waipukurau Bridge. There is a carpark by Higgens yard just off Lindsay rd.
Track can also be accessed at Lindsay Bush carpark.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Escot MTB Loop

        ▼ Where is Escot MTB Loop located?
        Escot MTB Loop is located in The Tukituki Trail, Waipukurau, New Zealand. It is part of the The Tukituki Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.98849, 176.55856.
        ▼ How hard is Escot MTB Loop?
        Escot MTB Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escot MTB Loop?
        Escot MTB Loop has 284 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 280 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 439 ft to 534 ft.
        ▼ Is Escot MTB Loop a point to point trail?
        Escot MTB Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Escot MTB Loop?
        Escot MTB Loop is 12.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escot MTB Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Escot MTB Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escot MTB Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Escot MTB Loop are:
        • June (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Escot MTB Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escot MTB Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Escot MTB Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Escot MTB Loop. The trail is 12.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Escot MTB Loop?
        Escot MTB Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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