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1.7 miles
Distance
354 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:19:28
Avg time
240 ft
Altitude change
1,367 ft
Altitude min
1,608 ft
Altitude max
1,367 ft
Altitude start
1,608 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
34%
Grade min
4,760 ft
Distance climb
2,851 ft
Distance down
1,391 ft
Distance flat
00:19:28
Avg time

Steamfields Resort Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #53
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72112 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68830 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

Trail follows the northwestern border of the park above the Wairakei steam field. Recently re-developed after logging in the winter/spring of 2019. Runs from the junction of the Resort Track and Sugar Daddy to link into Outback and Beyond on the Outback loop.
Park map #53.

Access Info

Continue on from the Resort Track from Wairakei Resort.

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    since 2019
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 43 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 183 rides
  • Last: Jun 5, 2026
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May 29, 2026 @ 1:05pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 28, 2026
 Some good trail and drainage work done either side of the boardwalk
May 18, 2026 @ 1:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 17, 2026
May 9, 2026 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 8, 2026
 Damp but ideal.
May 1, 2026 @ 12:56pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:29am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 21, 2026
 Has tape from the Craters Classic still across the track at the link track to Sugar Daddy.
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on May 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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        Directions to steamfields-resort trailhead (-38.627760, 176.080250)

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        Apr 15, 2018 @ 1:49pm
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        Routes with this trail

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        The Craters Classic 2026 Featured
        31 miles • 3,755 ft • 28 • Race •
        The Bayleys ‘Classic’ Wairakei hotel to steam fields Steam fields and beyond to strettons drop Slalom...
        50
        The Pumice Pacer 2025 Featured
        ★ 3.5 • 20 miles • 2,305 ft • 18 • Race •
        The actual distance will be a bit longer than the distance registered by the displayed GPS recording....
        30
        ACG Ride
        12 miles • 1,809 ft • 44 • Loop •
        Ride designed for advanced beginner and Intermediate riders for the Auckland Cycling Group for Taupo group...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Steamfields Resort

        ▼ Where is Steamfields Resort located?
        Steamfields Resort 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 -38.62776, 176.08025.
        ▼ How hard is Steamfields Resort?
        Steamfields Resort is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Steamfields Resort?
        Steamfields Resort has 354 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,367 ft to 1,608 ft.
        ▼ Is Steamfields Resort a point to point trail?
        Yes, Steamfields Resort is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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