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4,245 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-193 ft
Descent
00:06:51
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
1,755 ft
Altitude min
1,948 ft
Altitude max
1,856 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-17.9%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
1,834 ft
Distance climb
2,411 ft
Distance down
00:06:51
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Indirect Road Details

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    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A loop road off Direct Road which leads you up to the start of Hot X Buns, Te Poaka, Tuteata, Tumeke, Te Ruru, Minerals. The exits of Apumoana and Sidewinder also finish on this road.

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Feb 21, 2026 @ 8:49am (Pacific/Auckland)
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Dec 28, 2025 @ 6:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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reporter Tree Cleared by Rotorua Trails Trust, donate to fill up the chainsaw, its been busy these last few weeks! www.rotoruatrailstrust.co.nz
May 15, 2025 @ 8:59pm
May 15, 2025
Tree down near the minerals end of indirect
May 12, 2025 @ 8:06pm
May 12, 2025
Reasonable size tree across trail, 400mm thick , seen at 11.30 tue
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Ideal
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        Directions to indirect-road trailhead (-38.173060, 176.304530)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Indirect Road

        Where is Indirect Road located?
        Indirect Road is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.17306, 176.30453.
        What is the elevation gain for Indirect Road?
        Indirect Road has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 193 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,755 ft to 1,948 ft.
        Is Indirect Road a point to point trail?
        Indirect Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Indirect Road?
        Indirect Road is 4,245 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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