more stats
2,648 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:04:19
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
00:04:19
Avg time

Scraggs Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #33
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #153323 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248251 in E-Biking
    • #49498 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,373 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,420 in E-Biking
    • #411 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bike Taupo

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.

Trail Supporters
  • ASB
    ASB
    since 2012
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 769 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
Status:
on Jun 17, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.05 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Mumtoboys
      Heaps and heaps of fun and good to practice those developing skills
      ShreddingSam
      Really cool little jibby stuff, lots of fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scraggs Return?
      Scraggs Return has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,334 ft to 1,418 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Scraggs Return?
      Scraggs Return is 2,648 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scraggs Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scraggs Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scraggs Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scraggs Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scraggs Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Scraggs Return. The trail is 2,648 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scraggs Return?
      Scraggs Return is a very popular trail. There have been 4,333 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,494 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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