5.2 miles
Distance
1,049 ft
Climb
-1,052 ft
Descent
00:41:13
Avg time
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K2K Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Great Lake Trails
    Taupo
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #14678 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33194 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking

Kawakawa Bay to Kinloch.

Part of the Great Lake Cycle Trails (along with W2K and Orakau). Fantastic in either direction.

From Kawakawa Bay the trail climbs up through native bush to the Te Kauwae headland providing a reward of spectacular views across the lake and Western Bays. The trail then descends to the lake edge with the final section on the lake front before finishing at the village of Kinloch.

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Access Info

Either as part of the Great Lake Cycle Trails (W2K and Orakau), or from Kinloch head to the western side of the bay and follow the single track.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for K2K mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -3 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,180 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,614 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,184 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,181 ft
  • Grade
    -0.011%
  • Grade max
    -47.551%
  • Grade min
    50.031%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    00:41:13
  • Avg reverse time
    01:07:54
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on Sep 18, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.45 (7 votes)
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      K2K Trail Reports

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      Sep 18, 2023 @ 7:44pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      		 Trail in mint condition
      Jul 19, 2023 @ 12:45pm
      Jul 19, 2023
      		 The sand is still there but the rest is fine.
      Mar 3, 2023 @ 6:30am
      Mar 3, 2023
      		 Deep soft sand at the western end of the beach section at Kinloch end - steer straight and have a low gear. Bridge is still to be repaired but...
      Nov 6, 2021 @ 10:12pm
      Nov 6, 2021
      		 Lots of trees down after stormy weather this past week, one you have to go around about 3/4 in from Kinloch end. Especially round tight corners...
      Aug 23, 2021 @ 7:04pm
      Aug 23, 2021
      		 Weather has been mint and the trail is in good condition but a few things to note: - on Sept 11 there's a running event on the K2K - in the...
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      • Last: Nov 5, 2023

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