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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
Avg time
Te Rua Details
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Closed for logging as of Feb 2026 including the lower section. Trail may be damaged.
Historic description: 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
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6 Months
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- 13.4 km avg distance
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- 349 rides
- Last: May 2, 2026
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Directions to te-rua trailhead
(-38.175010, 176.315460)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Te Rua
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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.
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How hard is Te Rua?
Te Rua is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.9%.
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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.
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How long is Te Rua?
Te Rua is 2,497 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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