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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaRainbow Mountain
Rotorua -
AKATe Ranga
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 20 in E-Biking
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Year Opened2012
The Rainbow Mountain Trail is a mix of rock and native bush - magnificent - and the views from the top are sensational.
Well worth the steep and technical climb up (Te Tihi O Ruru) - and so is the grade 4 downhill that follows (Te RangaTrail) that will thrill and challenge your skills.
Kersosene Creek is close and so you can wallow in a hot pool at the end of the ride.
Access Info
Rainbow Mountain lies 26 km south-east of Rotorua, beside SH 5 (the Rotorua-Taupo highway). Approaching from Rotorua the carpark is situated just past the turnoff for SH 38 (the Murupara/ Waikeremoana highway), on the left-hand side of the road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Te Ranga (Rainbow Mountain Trail) mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1,108 ft
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Altitude min1,230 ft
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Altitude max2,338 ft
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Altitude start2,338 ft
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Altitude end1,230 ft
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Grade-13.456%
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Grade max-41.961%
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Grade min29.824%
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Distance climb993 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat443 ft
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Avg time00:22:17
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Avg reverse time00:48:14
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- 10 rides
- 9.8 km avg distance
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- Last: May 3, 2025
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