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1.1 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-338 ft
Descent
00:06:40
Avg time
-285 ft
Altitude change
1,438 ft
Altitude min
1,726 ft
Altitude max
1,726 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
948 ft
Distance climb
4,196 ft
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:06:40
Avg time

Megalicious Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #4
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6872 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39721 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

The downhillers downhill. 2.0 km of bumps and curves. Watch out for pine cones

Access Info Restricted Access

Starts off Dier Straitghts, at the end of Zeezeetop

Disclaimer

Need a Bike Taupo annual or visitor membership to ride in Craters

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 378 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
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      Directions to megalicious trailhead (-38.632200, 176.063110)
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      Jan 7, 2021 @ 12:57pm
      Jan 7, 2021

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      Megalicious @ Craters
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      4:45 | 339 | Dec 4, 2022 , Taupo

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      wheeledfield wheeledfield
      Seriously enjoyable trail, has just had a good make over, even tho is was frozen when I road it (early morning ride) it was fast and flowy. Well worth the the climb up Zeezeetop.
      donalduck donalduck
      This is going to be a mint intermediate-advanced jump track when the current (Dec 23) rebuild is complete. Upper section has many new doubles, hips, transfers etc to throw shapes on. After approx 300m it’s back to original trail. Given the gradient the designers have to work, this could finally be North Island’s answer to McNearly Gnarly…
      tDoZUG
      Has had a bit of a clean up and riding well - excellent fun a few days after rain

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Megalicious located?
      Megalicious is located in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.6322, 176.06311.
      ▼ How hard is Megalicious?
      Megalicious is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Megalicious?
      Megalicious has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 338 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,438 ft to 1,726 ft.
      ▼ Is Megalicious a point to point trail?
      Yes, Megalicious is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Megalicious?
      Megalicious is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Megalicious?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Megalicious. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Megalicious? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Megalicious are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Megalicious?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Megalicious. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Megalicious?
      Megalicious is a very popular trail. There have been 2,243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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