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1.4 miles
Distance
168 ft
Climb
-316 ft
Descent
00:12:33
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
2,030 ft
Altitude min
2,241 ft
Altitude max
2,178 ft
Altitude start
2,031 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
3,159 ft
Distance climb
3,415 ft
Distance down
843 ft
Distance flat
00:12:33
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Loop Road Details

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    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Loop Road is a 2 km less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Rotorua. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Mar 8, 2026 @ 6:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 7, 2026
Tree across road, 150mm, 100 mts in from the moerangi end
Jan 11, 2026 @ 5:40pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 10, 2026
Two large branches partially blocking road, can get around edge of them, approx 50mt apart, about 150mm thick.
Jul 31, 2025 @ 8:50pm
Jul 31, 2025
reporter Tree Cleared by Rotorua Trails Trust
Jun 26, 2024 @ 7:26pm
Jun 26, 2024
Tree down across the road
Mar 13, 2023 @ 9:19pm
Mar 13, 2023
reporter Open after the cyclone
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on Mar 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to loop-road trailhead (-38.199290, 176.314190)

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        Jun 26, 2024 @ 7:26pm
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        Aug 18, 2022 @ 7:59pm
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        Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:31pm
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        Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:31pm
        Mar 7, 2026

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Loop Road

        Where is Loop Road located?
        Loop Road is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.19929, 176.31419.
        What is the elevation gain for Loop Road?
        Loop Road has 51 m of elevation gain. The trail has 96 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 619 m to 683 m.
        How long is Loop Road?
        Loop Road is 2.3 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        Are dogs allowed on Loop Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

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