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4,888 ft
Distance
-533 ft
Descent
00:08:01
Avg time
-533 ft
Altitude change
1,355 ft
Altitude min
1,888 ft
Altitude max
1,888 ft
Altitude start
1,355 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-53.7%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
4,318 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:08:01
Avg time

Te Ruru Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40558 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55484 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2017

This trail was built by volunteers in 2017. It begins with a short section in native bush before picking up speed in the pine forest. It traverses the hill with a combination of benched and off camber sections. A steep set of moguls takes you into the bottom section which is fast and technical featuring a few drops, jumps and a wall ride.

Best ridden when dry, the steeper sections can be a handful in the wet.

Recently updated to hold more Flow w. features including Gap Jumps, 'S' Berms and a Wallride.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19.5 km average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 28.5 km avg distance
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  • 311 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Te Ruru Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:31am (Pacific/Auckland)
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May 29, 2026 @ 11:33am (Pacific/Auckland)
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May 22, 2026 @ 2:09pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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May 15, 2026 @ 6:24pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 14, 2026
Drain cleaning, raking the upper section, building a mini wallride, and clearing plants.
Apr 23, 2026 @ 8:12am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 22, 2026
reporter Tree cleared by RTT....this is getting a bit much eh, stop fall over ya silly trees!
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on Aug 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.6 (14 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to te-ruru trailhead (-38.169410, 176.301420)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Te Ruru

        Where is Te Ruru located?
        Te Ruru is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.16941, 176.30142.
        How hard is Te Ruru?
        Te Ruru is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Te Ruru?
        The trail has 533 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,355 ft to 1,888 ft.
        Is Te Ruru a point to point trail?
        Yes, Te Ruru is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Te Ruru?
        Te Ruru is 4,888 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Te Ruru?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Te Ruru. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Te Ruru?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Te Ruru are:
        • January (23 activities)
        • February (17 activities)
        • May (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Te Ruru? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Te Ruru are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Te Ruru?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Te Ruru. The trail is 4,888 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Te Ruru?
        Te Ruru is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,374 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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