more stats
1,066 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:04
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
1,139 ft
Altitude min
1,161 ft
Altitude max
1,160 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,014 ft
Distance down
00:01:04
Avg time

Challenge Exit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12447 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #914 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #235 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Short flowy trail from end of Challenge (Boulderdash) to end of Rockdrop. Rockdrop Upper Link starts part way along this.

source: Ride Rotorua
Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 22 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 370 rides
  • 32 miles avg distance
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  • 3,397 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.95 (17 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Challenge Exit located?
      Challenge Exit is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.17021, 176.26065.
      ▼ How hard is Challenge Exit?
      Challenge Exit is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Challenge Exit?
      The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,139 ft to 1,161 ft.
      ▼ Is Challenge Exit a point to point trail?
      Yes, Challenge Exit is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Challenge Exit?
      Challenge Exit is 1,066 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Challenge Exit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Challenge Exit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Challenge Exit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Challenge Exit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Challenge Exit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Challenge Exit. The trail is 1,066 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Challenge Exit?
      Challenge Exit is a very popular trail. There have been 20,839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,569 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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