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1,217 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
1,366 ft
Altitude min
1,407 ft
Altitude max
1,407 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
692 ft
Distance down
341 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
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Piker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #22
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69684 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32000 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

A downhill shortcut back to the old Craters MTB Park car park if you’re not too keen to go all the way around Tourist Trap. Park map no 22.

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Off Tourist Trap.

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  • 4 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 497 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Piker

        ▼ Where is Piker located?
        Piker is located in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.64678, 176.0831.
        ▼ How hard is Piker?
        Piker is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Piker?
        Piker has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,366 ft to 1,407 ft.
        ▼ Is Piker a point to point trail?
        Yes, Piker is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Piker?
        Piker is 1,217 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Piker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Piker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Piker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Piker are:
        • December (15 activities)
        • February (13 activities)
        • March (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Piker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Piker are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Piker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Piker. The trail is 1,217 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Piker?
        Piker is a very popular trail. There have been 2,828 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,600 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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