more stats
2,723 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
1,115 ft
Altitude min
1,340 ft
Altitude max
1,308 ft
Altitude start
1,115 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-35.9%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
551 ft
Distance climb
2,096 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:04:40
Avg time

Old Exit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58881 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33753 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,295 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #799 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Starts from Tokorangi Pa Rd close to the intersection of Nursery Rd with a short climb in (gun it as it is pretty much the last one of the day, if you are exiting on Long Mile Rd) then a quick short downhill.
Cross the forest road into a very short cutting with a jump at the end (and a good optional nana berm). Whip back across the road and into the main part of the trail with some great fast downhill sections.
Nice rolling jumps and berms make this an excellent finish for those heading out to Long Mile Rd.
A blast - but, careful but - there are some tricky bits to kill yourself on if you are snoozing, especially if you have been out riding for four hours.
About two-thirds of the way down the trail splits. The original trail - on the right - is still quite technical with some braking ruts, most of the way down it. Still a 3.
The left hand option is for more skilled riders with this big drop off, on the left - hold your speed Grade 4.

Normally handles wet weather, well, if not too many riding it on their brakes.

source: Ride Rotorua
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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 48 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 647 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Old Exit Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2026 @ 7:25pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 17, 2026
Did some more work in the lower section this afternoon
Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 2, 2026
Jul 5, 2026 @ 1:10pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 4, 2026
Started with giving the second half of the trail some much needed attention.
Jun 24, 2026 @ 12:21pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 23, 2026
Took the leafblower out for a walk this morning. Full trail cleared.
Jun 3, 2026 @ 3:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 2, 2026
Tree down has been removed
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Status:
on Aug 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      AjPWgZwp
      The description is no longer true. The left option with the large drop no longer exists and has been replaced with a rollable jump. There is no long a left and right option.
      Adrono69
      Large tree fallen across trail near the bottom, just after the steep sharp left. Watch out

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Exit located?
      Old Exit is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.16532, 176.26995.
      ▼ How hard is Old Exit?
      Old Exit is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Exit?
      Old Exit has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,115 ft to 1,340 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Exit a point to point trail?
      Old Exit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Exit?
      Old Exit is 2,723 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Exit?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Old Exit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Old Exit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Exit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Exit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Old Exit. The trail is 2,723 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Exit?
      Old Exit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,145 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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