more stats
5,108 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-689 ft
Descent
00:08:06
Avg time
-617 ft
Altitude change
1,384 ft
Altitude min
2,001 ft
Altitude max
2,001 ft
Altitude start
1,385 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-78.8%
Grade max
37.9%
Grade min
797 ft
Distance climb
4,088 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:08:06
Avg time

Tūteata Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10986 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10991 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Tūteata is starts fast and open at the top with some drops and jumps and then after you cross the road it continues fast and gets steeper and more technical with off camber traverses, steep corners, and is super fun. Flows really nicely Be prepared for off camber and dropping corners!

Tūteata was built thanks to Maxxis, and all who contributed through purchasing the special edition Taiaha released for Crankworx Rotorua in 2019

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 121 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 885 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Tūteata Trail Reports

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on Jul 25, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.71 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to t-teata trailhead (-38.171020, 176.301260)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Megand3mstB
      Bit slippy after the rain and soft spots from trail work
      jamesist
      Held off riding this one til the very end of our trip. Instant regret. Wish we’d had a chance to ride this more

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tūteata located?
      Tūteata is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.17102, 176.30126.
      ▼ How hard is Tūteata?
      Tūteata is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tūteata?
      Tūteata has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 689 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,384 ft to 2,001 ft.
      ▼ Is Tūteata a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tūteata is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tūteata?
      Tūteata is 5,108 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tūteata?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tūteata. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tūteata?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tūteata are:
      • March (75 activities)
      • April (72 activities)
      • January (65 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tūteata? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tūteata are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tūteata?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Tūteata. The trail is 5,108 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tūteata?
      Tūteata is a very popular trail. There have been 7,521 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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