more stats
942 ft
Distance
-36 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
1,372 ft
Altitude min
1,409 ft
Altitude max
1,408 ft
Altitude start
1,371 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
640 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:00:56
Avg time

Pinners Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #44841 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19068 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,002 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #389 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Pinners is a short, downhill jumps run with one table top jump and two gap jumps. A great way to start your ride with a thrill before heading further in the park. Signposted access from Tourist Trap heading back towards the Karapiti Rd car park.

Access Info

Car park end of Tourist Trap.

Tags
DropsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 651 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Pinners Trail Reports

Status:
on Nov 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pinners trailhead (-38.646220, 176.083010)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pinners located?
      Pinners 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 -38.64622, 176.08301.
      ▼ How hard is Pinners?
      Pinners is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pinners?
      The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,372 ft to 1,409 ft.
      ▼ Is Pinners a point to point trail?
      Pinners is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pinners?
      Pinners is 942 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pinners?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pinners. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pinners? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pinners are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pinners?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Pinners. The trail is 942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pinners?
      Pinners is a very popular trail. There have been 3,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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