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6.6 miles
Distance
976 ft
Climb
-540 ft
Descent
00:50:27
Avg time
436 ft
Altitude change
1,270 ft
Altitude min
1,955 ft
Altitude max
1,270 ft
Altitude start
1,706 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
45.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,416 ft
Distance flat
00:50:27
Avg time

Otaketake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Great Lake Trails
    Taupo
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53665 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55489 in E-Biking
    • #120473 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Bike Taupo

Completed December 2019 this trail is a sweet bit of riding, in keeping with the character of the W2K and the K2K tracks. There is a steady climb from the Kinloch end with the Otaketake stream to your right. A panoramic view over Kinloch and the lake develops to the south and east, progressing to a traverse along the top of the gorge above Whangamata Rd. Nice bush with a friendly North Island Robin or two along the way. Exit onto right onto Kawakawa Rd and continue to the Orakau shelter using the off road sections. You have the option to return the way you came or continue on O2K/K2K back to Kinloch which is an excellent 35 km loop.
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Access Info

Follow the K2K about 2.7 km from Kinloch. The track heads off to the right, up the hill. It is well signposted. There is a second access point at the Orakau Shelter on Whangamata Rd - the start of the O2K/K2K trail to Kinloch. There is a short road section back up the hill, turn right onto Kawakawa Rd and the trail goes left after about 500m.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 5, 2025 @ 9:27am (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 4, 2025
Oct 8, 2025 @ 9:56am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 7, 2025
 A bit of mud here and there to make life interesting, but the bulk of it was dry.
Mar 10, 2025 @ 9:37am
Mar 10, 2025
 Great climbing trail
Mar 4, 2025 @ 11:59pm
Mar 4, 2025
 Tree cleared and a crew working on tidying up the trail today
Jan 31, 2025 @ 9:59pm
Jan 31, 2025
 Tree across the track, can push bikes under
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on Nov 5, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Otaketake

        ▼ Where is Otaketake located?
        Otaketake is located in Great Lake Trails, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Great Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.65754, 175.9011.
        ▼ How hard is Otaketake?
        Otaketake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Otaketake?
        Otaketake has 976 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 540 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,270 ft to 1,955 ft.
        ▼ How long is Otaketake?
        Otaketake is 6.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Otaketake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Otaketake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Otaketake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Otaketake are:
        • January (22 activities)
        • October (14 activities)
        • July (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Otaketake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Otaketake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Otaketake?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 8 minutes to ride Otaketake. The trail is 6.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Otaketake?
        Otaketake is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,230 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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