more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:15:58
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
106 ft
Altitude min
185 ft
Altitude max
135 ft
Altitude start
131 ft
Altitude end
-22.7%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,810 ft
Distance down
1,286 ft
Distance flat
00:15:58
Avg time

Kahotea Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
    Paihia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102932 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82022 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,350 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,784 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2015

An easy rolling loop around a big swamp. This track is 2-way, so please be courteous to other users. Built by Southstar Trails.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 220 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Kahotea Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:27am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 18, 2026
 A few muddy patches, but full fun.
Jun 14, 2025 @ 10:16pm
Jun 14, 2025
 Track in fair condition, some wet patches starting to develop.
Sep 6, 2024 @ 11:46am
Sep 6, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 @ 2:19am
Apr 27, 2024
Mar 6, 2023 @ 1:37am
Mar 6, 2023
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on Apr 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Jul 10, 2023 @ 10:55pm
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Hard packed and swoopy, a very well designed trail with no steep grades and a beautiful flow. Great for kids too.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kahotea Loop located?
      Kahotea Loop is located in Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, Paihia, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.25275, 174.05649.
      ▼ How hard is Kahotea Loop?
      Kahotea Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kahotea Loop?
      Kahotea Loop has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 106 ft to 185 ft.
      ▼ How long is Kahotea Loop?
      Kahotea Loop is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kahotea Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kahotea Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Kahotea Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kahotea Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kahotea Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Kahotea Loop. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kahotea Loop?
      Kahotea Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 711 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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