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5.2 miles
Distance
616 ft
Climb
-613 ft
Descent
00:56:21
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
1,187 ft
Altitude min
1,638 ft
Altitude max
1,197 ft
Altitude start
1,201 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade max
43.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,552 ft
Distance flat
00:56:21
Avg time
K2K Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGreat Lake Trails
Taupo -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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.
The Great Lake Trails are maintained by Bike Taupō with local support and National Cycleways funding. Please take a few minutes and take this survey to help us procure continuing funding support.
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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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 1 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 133 rides
- Last: Oct 9, 2026
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8 Reviews & Comments
ScottnMT1YA
Great track, well maintained. Careful of walkers.
Tully01
Re the E-Bike query, they are allowed on all Taupo trails and most NZ trail except where DOC have not yet got their heads around EBike technology. The Great Lake Trails are really only suited to EMTBs not pavement or commutor cycles
Tully01
Trail ridden yesterday returning from Kawakawa Bay after riding this loop anti clockwise. Must try it clockwise next time. Track was in good order after heavy rain and very busy with walkers and riders. Alway good to stop at the top of the bluff to look over Kawakawa Bay and catch your breath. Loop 35kms starting and finishing at Kinloch store
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