more stats
5,259 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
1,283 ft
Altitude min
1,371 ft
Altitude max
1,313 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
2,343 ft
Distance climb
1,234 ft
Distance down
1,644 ft
Distance flat
00:05:13
Avg time

Zip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #61
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #428 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,354 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    LINZ

Zip was created as a quick way back to The Hub (and coffee) from the Q-Line Road junction of SH Fun, BBC (the exit for Waipouwerawera) and Tourist Trap.Not as straight as your average zip and has a couple of switch backs. Uses short sections of Kègresse. Zip marked with white corflute.

Access Info

Goes right off Kègresse immediately past the bridge over Q-Line Road.

Tags
BridgesCafe nearby

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 478 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zip located?
      Zip is located in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.65209, 176.08117.
      ▼ How hard is Zip?
      Zip is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zip?
      Zip has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,283 ft to 1,371 ft.
      ▼ Is Zip a point to point trail?
      Yes, Zip is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zip?
      Zip is 5,259 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zip?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zip are:
      • March (80 activities)
      • April (61 activities)
      • November (48 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Zip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Zip. The trail is 5,259 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zip?
      Zip is a very popular trail. There have been 2,329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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