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2,497 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-403 ft
Descent
00:05:00
Avg time
-398 ft
Altitude change
1,488 ft
Altitude min
1,886 ft
Altitude max
1,886 ft
Altitude start
1,490 ft
Altitude end
-15.9%
Grade
-61.2%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
2,316 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:05:00
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Te Rua Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36767 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48341 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Lower section from Koekoe rd now open again 30/07/2026

Off camber and rooty trail with big drops.
The open areas of this trail can succumb to frost damage, so please avoid when frosty.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 27.3 km average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 27.7 km avg distance
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  • 361 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Te Rua Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:31am (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 15, 2026
 Great fun. Many side features to hit if you’re feeling up to it. Very loamy still but should get better as it packs in.
Aug 2, 2026 @ 6:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 1, 2026
 Great rebuild. Wide, flowy, lots of sizeable features. Very loose still and some zero traction muddy sections to be aware of.
May 14, 2026 @ 2:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 13, 2026
 reporter Entrance was damaged with slash, that has been cleared. Trail still closed temporarily until we can get vegetation cleared RTT
Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:27am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 31, 2026
 Top unrideable due to trail damage and being overgrown. Should really have a “closed” sign at the start.
Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:15am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 3, 2026
 reporter Closed for logging. Trail Damanged.
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on Aug 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.31 (11 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Te Rua

        ▼ Where is Te Rua located?
        Te Rua is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.17501, 176.31546.
        ▼ How hard is Te Rua?
        Te Rua is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Te Rua?
        Te Rua has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 403 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,488 ft to 1,886 ft.
        ▼ How long is Te Rua?
        Te Rua is 2,497 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Te Rua?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Te Rua. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Te Rua?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Te Rua are:
        • July (27 activities)
        • February (16 activities)
        • March (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Te Rua? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Te Rua are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Te Rua?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Te Rua. The trail is 2,497 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Te Rua?
        Te Rua is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,120 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,139 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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