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4,675 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-627 ft
Descent
00:08:20
Avg time
-612 ft
Altitude change
1,408 ft
Altitude min
2,020 ft
Altitude max
2,020 ft
Altitude start
1,407 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-59.9%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
4,088 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:08:20
Avg time

Minerals Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48591 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33776 in E-Biking
    • #4272 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #15163 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,076 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #800 in E-Biking
    • #44 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #394 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Pump Track, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride, Other

Great trail in similar style to others on the hill. Starts with a fairly narrow traverse across the hill with a few small gaps / doubles. This top section is also known as "Johnson's". Pops you out onto Direct Road briefly, before getting into a more steep, chutey, off-camber section with a few small drops at the top that can be sent. This section can be a real mud-slide in the wet. The trail is an easy grade 5 in the dry, and much harder in the wet.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 569 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Minerals Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:52am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 3, 2026
 Still one of the best trails in the forest for progressing into grade 5s. Fast sections. Roots. Drops. Ruts. Awesome fun.
Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:16am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 24, 2026
 Indirect road down is all clear
May 14, 2026 @ 8:44am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 13, 2026
 reporter Tree Cleared
May 9, 2026 @ 3:01pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 8, 2026
 Large tree down across the track, 400m from the end right after a blind rooty bit. The usual spot
Apr 15, 2026 @ 4:41pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 14, 2026
 Trail clear and swept!
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on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to minerals trailhead (-38.170860, 176.301480)
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      4.7 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 8%
      2 ★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Logan5SIOLw
      Spent approx 5 hours tidying ruts brake bumps and have added an outside line to the last corner in johnsons.
      Then walked Both lines cleaning out all silt traps. Lower section still needs more drainage in places!
      JonnnyW
      There is now a Grade 6 line that splits off to the right after crossing the new climb trail. A dedicated exit has also been built so Minerals no longer links with Ruru.
      Gonezo
      Great trail in similar style to others on the hill. Starts with a traverse across a fairly narrow section of the hill with a few small gaps / doubles (top section also known as Johnson's) then after crossing direct road, gets into a steeper, chutey off camber section before joining up to Te Ruru at the bottom.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Minerals located?
      Minerals is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.17086, 176.30148.
      ▼ How hard is Minerals?
      Minerals is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Minerals?
      Minerals has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 627 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,408 ft to 2,020 ft.
      ▼ Is Minerals a point to point trail?
      Yes, Minerals is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Minerals?
      Minerals is 4,675 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Minerals?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Minerals. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Minerals? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Minerals are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Minerals?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Minerals. The trail is 4,675 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Minerals?
      Minerals is a very popular trail. There have been 3,984 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,134 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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