W2K Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGreat Lake Trails
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
The Whakaipo Bay to Kinloch cycle trail can be ridden in either direction as an out and back trail (14 kilometers each way). From Taupo with take the turnoff for Kinloch or continue to Acacia Bay and take the Mapara Road to Whakaipo Bay.
A further 9km loop, known as the Headland Loop, can be added taking you all the way out to the Whangamata Bluffs and stunning lake views.
The whole ride is easy to intermediate without any real hills. There are a few short steeper pitches, but they are very easily walked. One of the best bits of the W2K track is the all weather surface. The track is carved out of pumice so drains really easy - a great option during rainy periods.
The Great Lake Trails are maintained by Bike Taupō with local support and National Cycleways funding. Please take a few minutes and take this survey to help us procure continuing funding support.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for W2K mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change1 ft
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Altitude min1,180 ft
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Altitude max1,819 ft
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Altitude start1,181 ft
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Altitude end1,183 ft
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Grade0.003%
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Grade max-64.284%
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Grade min68.709%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat4,174 ft
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Avg time01:14:58
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Avg reverse time01:44:55
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- 64.9 km avg distance
- 19 rides
- 46.6 km avg distance
- 361 rides
- Last: Sep 15, 2024
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