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3,392 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:03:20
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
00:03:20
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 [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #567 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2547 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.

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Access Info

From the intersection of Nursery Road and Katore Road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 307 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,634 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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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.
May 18, 2026 @ 6:03pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 17, 2026
 Running beautifully
May 10, 2026 @ 3:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 9, 2026
Patched up last 3 big berms. Cleared line of sight for final berm. Whew
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Avg: 4.58 (27 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About New Exit

        ▼ 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:
        • July (184 activities)
        • April (130 activities)
        • February (127 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 19,487 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,658 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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