more stats
3,392 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
1,097 ft
Altitude min
1,335 ft
Altitude max
1,289 ft
Altitude start
1,096 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance climb
2,290 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:03:19
Avg time

New Exit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21793 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2703 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #463 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #33 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

A very gentle climb will deliver you to a stunning lookout spot with views over Lake Rotorua and the city. Easily accessed, it's going to be a favourite for beginner and younger riders with views like this - similar to the views from the higher point of Corridor trail, but without the effort of having to climb Katore Road. to get there.

The trail is smooth with flowing berms and mellow rollers. A flat section crosses over the Old Exit trail, keep going straight ahead here and you'll soon be into the treeline. The trail from here is mostly the original Exit trail which was not affected by the forestry operations. Some corners have been realigned and improved to ensure a smooth flow all the way to the exit.

source: Ride Rotorua
Access Info

From the intersection of Nursery Road and Katore Road.

Tags
BermsFlowyRollersViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 25 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 343 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,783 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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New Exit Trail Reports

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Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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May 18, 2026
 Kudos to the adopter, this is a pretty sick run down the hill home. The tidy up on the jumps are awesome.
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on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.58 (27 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Grickster Grickster
      Always a great trail to exit from the forest. Pretty bumpy in places today.
      Gonezo
      The trails has really good flow, especially the smooth berms in the top section. Some of the corners in the lower section are pretty tight, but also large and well bermed. I just wish this trail was longer, it's over too quickly.
      Ridgedidge
      This is a really enjoyable trail, great for me that enjoys cruising !

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is New Exit located?
      New Exit is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.16576, 176.26781.
      ▼ How hard is New Exit?
      New Exit is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for New Exit?
      New Exit has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,097 ft to 1,335 ft.
      ▼ Is New Exit a point to point trail?
      Yes, New Exit is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is New Exit?
      New Exit is 3,392 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on New Exit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on New Exit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride New Exit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride New Exit are:
      • March (167 activities)
      • January (162 activities)
      • April (157 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access New Exit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to New Exit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride New Exit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride New Exit. The trail is 3,392 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is New Exit?
      New Exit is a very popular trail. There have been 20,077 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19,307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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