1.3 miles
Distance
384 ft
Climb
-283 ft
Descent
00:11:58
Avg time
Redwoods Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHuka Trails
Taupo -
Ref Number#15
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Seasonall seasons
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking#50441 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 95 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
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Redwoods mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change101 ft
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Altitude min1,159 ft
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Altitude max1,318 ft
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Altitude start1,217 ft
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Altitude end1,318 ft
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Grade1.488%
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Grade max-34.217%
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Grade min46.669%
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Distance climb3,312 ft
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Distance down2,969 ft
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Distance flat500 ft
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Avg time00:11:58
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Avg reverse time00:12:48
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to redwoods trailhead
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 79 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 782 rides
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Dgmreid
(Jan 6, 2019 at 14:36)
(Jan 6, 2019 at 14:36)
Absolutely lovely grade 2 through the forest.
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Tully01
(Nov 14, 2020 at 18:04)
A must do ride going from the Huka Falls western by pass coming out adjacent to Wairakei Drive then follow the track back to the top of the hill at the lookout. If returning to Taupo don't take the turn that brings you back to Huka Falls Rd which is boring.
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1:09 |
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Dec 28, 2014 , Taupo
5:03 |
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Mar 28, 2012 , Taupo
4:47 |
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Feb 13, 2014 , Taupo
0:40 |
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Aug 6, 2013 , Taupo
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