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1,194 ft
Distance
-159 ft
Descent
1,685 ft
High Point
-159 ft
Altitude change
1,527 ft
Altitude min
1,685 ft
Altitude start
1,526 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-58%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
Spinal Redemption Details
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Activities
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 20 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Gap Jump
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Land OwnerLINZ
Splitting off from Cole's Killer, Spinal Redemption follows a short traverse before plunging you straight down a fast run-in to a large gap jump. Doubles, steep chutes and a step up follow before you rejoin Cole's Killer as it exits the treeline.
A fun, fast and thrilling way down from the high point of Craters to The Connection.
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From the second left-hand corner of Cole's Killer.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 6 rides
- Last: Jul 16, 2026
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Directions to spinal-redemption trailhead
(-38.638390, 176.063390)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Redemption
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Where is Spinal Redemption located?
Spinal Redemption 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 -38.63839, 176.06339.
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How hard is Spinal Redemption?
Spinal Redemption is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Spinal Redemption?
The trail has 159 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,527 ft to 1,685 ft.
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Is Spinal Redemption a point to point trail?
Yes, Spinal Redemption is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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