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2,648 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:04:28
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
1,334 ft
Altitude min
1,418 ft
Altitude max
1,334 ft
Altitude start
1,385 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
1,240 ft
Distance climb
928 ft
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:04:28
Avg time
Scraggs Return Details
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Riding Area
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Ref Number#33
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Other
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
The most fun uphill you will ever ride with drops, seesaws, skinnys,ladder bridges and other obstacles.
All trail features are avoidable to allow for all skill levels. Park map no 33.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 106 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 732 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to scraggs-return trailhead
(-38.650010, 176.077470)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scraggs Return
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Where is Scraggs Return located?
Scraggs Return is located in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.65001, 176.07747.
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How hard is Scraggs Return?
Scraggs Return is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Scraggs Return?
Scraggs Return has 25 m of elevation gain. The trail has 10 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 407 m to 432 m.
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Is Scraggs Return a point to point trail?
Yes, Scraggs Return is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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