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4,918 ft
Distance
439 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:13:34
Avg time
376 ft
Altitude change
1,417 ft
Altitude min
1,793 ft
Altitude max
1,417 ft
Altitude start
1,795 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
56.9%
Grade min
3,993 ft
Distance climb
600 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:13:34
Avg time
Pondy Elevator Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#3,516 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #3,409 in E-Biking
- #3,732 in Trail Running
- #5,181 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Uphill trail giving access to lower Split Enz and Moerangi Rd - has some steep pinch sections and more moderate climbs. The connecting link to lower Split Enz turns off to the left after the pinch climbs
Access Info
Veer right at the end of Sandy Skid Road, trail entrance sign is on the right
Trail Supporters
Rotorua Trails TrustMaintainer
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 34.6 km average
6 Months
- 58 rides
- 37.6 km avg distance
All
- 530 rides
- Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Directions to pondy-elevator trailhead
(-38.199610, 176.294900)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 61 miles • 11,245 ft • 66 • Loop • Race •
The Shimano 100km is one of the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic single-day mountain bike events! A true...
3 Reviews & Comments
BananasInpajamas
a couple of tough pinch climbs here! Forced me to get off at one point as my legs were toast.
HagmanNZ
Still in good condition. Getting a bit overgrown through lack of use.
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Nearby Trails
- Sandy Skid Road 49 ft
- Split Enz To Sandy Road 1,024 ft
- Connector - Pondy Elevator To Lower Split Enz 1,673 ft
- Split Enz Exit For Logging 1,877 ft
- Rocky To Ring 2,215 ft
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