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867 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:03:20
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
00:03:20
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Hammer It Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #34
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8953 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2475 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bike Taupo

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.

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Carpark on Craters Road

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  • 15 miles average
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        Directions to hammer-it trailhead (-38.645689, 176.079141)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hammer It

        ▼ Where is Hammer It located?
        Hammer It is located in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.64569, 176.07914.
        ▼ How hard is Hammer It?
        Hammer It is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.506%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hammer It?
        Hammer It has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,338 ft to 1,378 ft.
        ▼ Is Hammer It a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hammer It is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hammer It?
        Hammer It is 867 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hammer It?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hammer It. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hammer It?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hammer It are:
        • January (157 activities)
        • February (154 activities)
        • July (143 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hammer It? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hammer It are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hammer It?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hammer It. The trail is 867 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hammer It?
        Hammer It is a very popular trail. There have been 12,605 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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