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2,963 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
1,128 ft
Altitude min
1,219 ft
Altitude max
1,195 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
1,640 ft
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time
Yellow Brick Return Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
This Trail was built late 2015 to ensure riders who rode the trail Yellow Brick Road could return without having to use Eight Mile Gate Rd. this trail is machine built and has really nice flow with some small jumps/ roll overs.
Access Info
Can be found at the end of the trail Yellow Brick Road on Sandy Skid Rd.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 24 miles average
6 Months
- 202 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 2,145 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Directions to yellow-brick-return trailhead
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5 Reviews & Comments
Tully01
Ridden on 9th April connecting from Taura after completing the Forest Loop. A good alternative to the concrete path and Sandstone/Fern Drive. This will connect you to Purenga G2. Track was in good order.
GeneralNumpty
Free and fast flowing... Made the trip out on the Yellow brick road worth it.
Gonezo
Mostly downhill, fast flowing rolling lines. Fun fun fun, for new and intermediate riders alike. Better than Yellow Brick Road itself, our 2 year old was giggling with joy the entire way down (on his front mounted "Do Little" bike seat. Can't wait to do it again.
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