4.2 miles
Distance
529 ft
Climb
-612 ft
Descent
00:28:31
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHuka Trails
Taupo -
Ref Number#4
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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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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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
A trail all the way to Aratiatia Dam some 7 kilometers away. Although this track starts with a bit of a nasty short climb it is an easy track thereafter suitable for most beginners. In the summer months (October to March) the flood gates on the damn open every 2 hours between 10am and 4pm - which is a pretty impressive sight. Head back the same way as you came to Huka Falls.
From the Huka Falls bridge you can also ride up to the Helistar Hub Cafe and a linking tunnel under the roadway to the Wairakei Forest with it's network of fantastic flowing trails.
A final warning - the trails around the Huka Falls are very popular with walkers and tourists so although they are wide enough to pass walkers while on your bike you need to be in the lookout. Park map no 4.
source: NZ by bike
Access Info
Huka Falls or Aratiatia Road at the Dam
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More Stats for Huka Falls to Aratiatia mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-83 ft
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Altitude min1,083 ft
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Altitude max1,264 ft
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Altitude start1,190 ft
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Altitude end1,107 ft
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Grade-0.375%
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Grade max-39.956%
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Grade min37.834%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1,968 ft
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Avg time00:28:31
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Avg reverse time00:43:18
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 87 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 1,060 rides
- Last: Aug 17, 2022
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lpw110
(Apr 24, 2022 at 19:36)
Riding from Aratiatia to Huka Falls - enjoyable, some great downhills. One steep uphill that little ones may struggle with or have to walk their bikes though, and the little ones may be a bit frightened on the downhills - there's one quite steep section though it's only short and one quite tight corner on a downhill - I actually managed to slide out my back wheel at this corner, so be alert. This trail is mostly a Grade 2 but has some Grade 3 characteristics in places (occasionally narrow, occasionally steep)
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Tully01
(Oct 26, 2021 at 23:40)
(Oct 26, 2021 at 23:40)
This is an easy and fun family ride with one reasonable climb just past the highway Bridge you pass under. The track is in good condition and rideable all year, You can return along the track once at the Aratiatia carpark or continue the loop down the opposite side of the river once crossing the Aratiatia dam road bridge. Highly recommended as part of the Aratiatia loop.
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