1 miles
Distance
384 ft
Climb
-283 ft
Descent
00:10:53
Avg time

Redwoods Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Huka Trails
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #15
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Trail Usage
    Multi-use
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    all seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #50441 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

Track runs parallel to SH1 and is an excellent way to commute to Huka falls or to the Wairakei forest MTB park. The track is two way and is shared with walkers. Park map no 15.

Access Info

access via Kev's track or from the top of control gates hill

Local Trail Association
More Stats for Redwoods mountain bike trail
  • Altitude change
    101 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,159 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,318 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,217 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,318 ft
  • Grade
    1.488%
  • Grade max
    -34.217%
  • Grade min
    46.669%
  • Distance climb
    3,312 ft
  • Distance down
    2,969 ft
  • Distance flat
    500 ft
  • Avg time
    00:10:53
  • Avg reverse time
    00:10:13
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Status:
on Jan 16, 2020
Very Dry
Avg: 4 (1 votes)

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  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Indigenous
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Trail Conditions
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
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  • Water Fountain/Source Water Fountain/Source
  • Gate Gate
  • Trail Sign Trail Sign
  • Table or Bench Table or Bench
  • Ladder Ladder
  • Stairs Stairs
  • Bridge Bridge
  • Camping Camping
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  • Lodge Lodge
  • Bear Cache Bear Cache
  • Dock Dock
  • Ranger Station Ranger Station
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      Directions to redwoods trailhead (-38.652690, 176.086400)
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      Redwoods Trail Reports

      statusdatedescription
      Jan 16, 2020 @ 7:54pm
      Jan 16, 2020
      Jun 23, 2019 @ 4:08pm
      Jun 23, 2019
      Jun 1, 2019 @ 1:43pm
      Jun 1, 2019
      		 Large tree across track
      Jan 1, 2019 @ 4:51pm
      Jan 1, 2019
      		 All clear now
      Dec 25, 2018 @ 4:59pm
      Dec 25, 2018
      		 Tree down partially blocking track. Can cary bike over it.
      view all reports »

      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 5 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 75 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
      All
      • 630 rides
      •  

      Photos

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      17 |
      Aug 13, 2019 @ 11:11am
      Aug 13, 2019
      15 |
      Nov 26, 2018 @ 9:15am
      Nov 26, 2018
      103 |
      May 24, 2016 @ 4:32am
      May 24, 2016
      102 |
      Mar 31, 2016 @ 9:39pm
      Mar 31, 2016

      1 Review & Comments

      • + 0
      flag Dgmreid (Jan 6, 2019 at 14:36)
       Absolutely lovely grade 2 through the forest.
      [Reply]

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