more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #260408 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103026 in E-Biking
    • #214118 in Trail Running
    • #218254 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

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.

Access Info

From the second left-hand corner of Cole's Killer.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Spinal Redemption?
      Spinal Redemption is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.3%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Spinal Redemption?
      Spinal Redemption is 1,194 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spinal Redemption?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spinal Redemption. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spinal Redemption? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spinal Redemption are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Spinal Redemption?
      Spinal Redemption is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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