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1.9 miles
Distance
193 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:15:13
Avg time
84 ft
Altitude change
1,203 ft
Altitude min
1,324 ft
Altitude max
1,212 ft
Altitude start
1,296 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
27.5%
Grade min
4,442 ft
Distance climb
4,003 ft
Distance down
1,686 ft
Distance flat
00:15:13
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River Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Huka Trails
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93328 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24458 in E-Biking
    • #95183 in Trail Running
    • #36774 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Two way path along the river between Control Gates Bridge and Spa Park. From the Control Gates it is a bit of a grunt up to the area behind Taupo Bungee. Park Map no 1.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to river-side trailhead (-38.681330, 176.070060)
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        Routes with this trail

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        ★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 1,529 ft • 8 • Loop • Race •
        Course for 2018 Huka Teaser. Part of great lake Cycle Challenge.
        Huka Challenge Steamer 2018 Archived
        ★ 4.0 • 35 miles • 4,002 ft • 19 • Loop • Race •
        Part of the 2018 Huka Challenge.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About River Side

        ▼ Where is River Side located?
        River Side is located in Huka Trails, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Huka Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.68133, 176.07006.
        ▼ How hard is River Side?
        River Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Side?
        River Side has 193 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,203 ft to 1,324 ft.
        ▼ How long is River Side?
        River Side is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Side?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on River Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access River Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride River Side?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride River Side. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is River Side?
        River Side is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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