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2.5 miles
Distance
463 ft
Climb
-461 ft
Descent
00:16:00
Avg time
1,316 ft
Altitude min
1,476 ft
Altitude max
1,316 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
-40.6%
Grade max
38.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,044 ft
Distance flat
00:16:00
Avg time

SH Fun Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #31
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97114 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43767 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,202 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,097 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

Fun, flowing, undulating track running in a loop back to the entrance to the park off Wairakei Drive. Can also be accessed from Manager's Corner which misses the flat section parallel to Q-Line Rd. There is an option to exit onto BBC on the eastern side of the track. Park map no 31.

Access Info

Access by the entrance 50m in from the Wairakei Drive car park or Managers Corner.

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 176 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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on Sep 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.95 (14 votes)
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      Directions to sh-fun trailhead (-38.652090, 176.081170)
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      youtuber S.H. Fun || Craters of the Moon, Taupo [Ep#47]
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      5:23 | 987 | Oct 11, 2019 , Taupo
      Mountain Biking Craters of The Moon - 'SH Fun'
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      1321 | Dec 20, 2016 , Taupo

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      Buzzynz
      Rode on 17 Jan 2023 and any fallen trees have been cleared from the path. Good condition.
      Tully01
      Ridden today and Normally a great track but due to tree thinning and heavy machinery in area parts of the track have bedn damaged and obstructed by trees and debris
      Tully01
      A great track highly recommended. Do the Tourist Trap then onto Scraggs and then to SH Fun. If you miss the exit you get to do it twice.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is SH Fun located?
      SH Fun 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 -38.65209, 176.08117.
      ▼ How hard is SH Fun?
      SH Fun is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for SH Fun?
      SH Fun has 463 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 461 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,316 ft to 1,476 ft.
      ▼ Is SH Fun a point to point trail?
      Yes, SH Fun is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is SH Fun?
      SH Fun is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on SH Fun?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on SH Fun. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride SH Fun?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride SH Fun are:
      • October (9 activities)
      • March (8 activities)
      • February (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access SH Fun? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to SH Fun are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride SH Fun?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride SH Fun. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is SH Fun?
      SH Fun is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,386 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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