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867 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
1,338 ft
Altitude min
1,378 ft
Altitude max
1,368 ft
Altitude start
1,338 ft
Altitude end
-3.506%
Grade
-13.322%
Grade max
5.12%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
658 ft
Distance down
00:01:21
Avg time
Hammer It Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding Area
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Ref Number#34
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
Links Into the main climbing trails of the park from the Craters Road car park. A new underpass is scheduled, until then take care on the road crossing. Park map no 34.
Access Info
Carpark on Craters Road
Trail Supporters
Placemakers Taupo
since 2012Sponsor
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 11 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 201 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 1,929 rides
- Last: Oct 19, 2026
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(-38.645689, 176.079141)
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