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839 ft
Distance
106 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
108 ft
Altitude min
209 ft
Altitude max
108 ft
Altitude start
113 ft
Altitude end
0.591%
Grade
-57.791%
Grade max
41.588%
Grade min
486 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
51 ft
Distance flat
00:03:24
Avg time

Summit Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whitianga Bike Park
    Whitianga
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144405 in Trail Running
    • #139716 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

SUMMIT LOOP entry is from Tank trail. This trail does just that. It climbs and in parts you have to push the bike to the summit of the hill. You pass the entry to Swinger. At the top it is flat with big trees and three trail options. If you continue on Summit Loop the trail offers an easy exit and a harder exit. Both rejoin the Summit Loop trail. At the top you can enter Hi Octane trail or Rattlesnake trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 24 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Summit Loop

      ▼ Where is Summit Loop located?
      Summit Loop is located in Whitianga Bike Park, Whitianga, New Zealand. It is part of the Whitianga Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.82858, 175.6675.
      ▼ How hard is Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.591%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop has 106 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 108 ft to 209 ft.
      ▼ Is Summit Loop a point to point trail?
      Summit Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop is 839 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summit Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Summit Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Summit Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Summit Loop are:
      • July (9 activities)
      • December (9 activities)
      • October (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Summit Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summit Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Summit Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Summit Loop. The trail is 839 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Summit Loop?
      Summit Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 155 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 353 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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