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1.4 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:12:02
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
1,227 ft
Altitude min
1,316 ft
Altitude max
1,260 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
3,415 ft
Distance climb
2,457 ft
Distance down
1,457 ft
Distance flat
00:12:02
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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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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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
Track runs parallel to Wairakei Drive 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.
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Access via Kev's track or from the top of Control Gates Hill
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 47 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 307 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to redwoods trailhead
(-38.652620, 176.086440)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Redwoods
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Where is Redwoods located?
Redwoods is located in Huka Trails, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Huka Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.65262, 176.08644.
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How hard is Redwoods?
Redwoods is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Redwoods?
Redwoods has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,227 ft to 1,316 ft.
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Is Redwoods a point to point trail?
Redwoods is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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