more stats
3,488 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
00:05:56
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
1,125 ft
Altitude min
1,168 ft
Altitude max
1,165 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1,388 ft
Distance climb
1,437 ft
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:05:56
Avg time

Red Bridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Huka Trails
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #9
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117112 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49815 in E-Biking
    • #109638 in Trail Running
    • #107323 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,674 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,251 in E-Biking
    • #1,854 in Trail Running
    • #1,556 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All season
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

Sealed/paved bridge shared with SH1/5 across the Waikato River. Gravel shared vehicle tract along the western side of the Waikato River with an altered further away from the river and wake park to link with Fergusons Gully and Te Totara Gully. Park map no 9.

Access Info

Accessed from SH1/5 bridge across the Waikato River or Fergusons Gully and Te Totara Gully at the other end. Park map no 9.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Bridge located?
      Red Bridge is located in Huka Trails, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Huka Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.63574, 176.09325.
      ▼ How hard is Red Bridge?
      Red Bridge is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Bridge?
      Red Bridge has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,125 ft to 1,168 ft.
      ▼ How long is Red Bridge?
      Red Bridge is 3,488 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Bridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Bridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Bridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Bridge are:
      • April (14 activities)
      • February (8 activities)
      • January (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Bridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Bridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Bridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Red Bridge. The trail is 3,488 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Bridge?
      Red Bridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 836 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 786 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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