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      The Worlds Best Trails? It's a bold claim.
      However, the thousands of locals and visitors who ride the Rotorua and Whakarewarewa trail network every year will all tell you they are a fantastic place to mountain bike.
      In a country with some great mountain biking, this 180-kilometre trail network on the southern outskirts of the city are some of the finest. And research confirms the significant role they play in the lifestyle and economy of Rotorua with millions of dollars flowing in every year. The trails have evolved over the years with a lot of people involved in building, maintaining and developing them.
      -Ride Rotorua
      source: Ride Rotorua
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      Region Details
      • 68
      • 13
      • 60
      • 69
      • 11
      • 27
      • 12
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of May 22, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      302
      Trails Mountain Bike
      276
      Trails E-Bike
      270
      Trails Hike
      132
      Trails Trail Running
      132
      Trails Horse
      61
      Total Distance
      259 miles
      Total Descent
      55,426 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,606 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,525 ft
      Reports
      9,865
      Photos
      4,594
      Ridden Counter
      227,590

      Outside+ Logo Articles

      Video: Railing & Roosting in the Rotorua Redwoods
      Apr 18, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      ADU Industries welcomes 23-year-old Liam Brierly to the team with this welcome edit.
      Video: Joe Breeden's Crankworx Rotorua DH Race Run
      Mar 24, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      4th place with a lay down for Polygon's new British recruit
      Video: Behind the Scenes With Tomas Lemoine at Crankworx Rotorua
      Mar 18, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      Speed and style and slopestyle made up an action-packed week for Lemoine.
      Photo Epic - Pumptrack - Crankworx Rotorua 2020
      Mar 9, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      A photo recap of one of the most action-packed events of the week.
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Rotorua Mountain Bike

      21 |
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 5:11am
      3 days
      trail: Katore Jumps
      132 |
      Jan 14, 2021 @ 10:29am
      Jan 14, 2021
      135 |
      Feb 14, 2019 @ 3:02pm
      Feb 14, 2019
      | 1 comments
      155 |
      Apr 24, 2017 @ 10:33pm
      Apr 24, 2017
      116 |
      Apr 24, 2017 @ 10:31pm
      Apr 24, 2017
      trail: Old Exit
      459 |
      Mar 23, 2017 @ 3:06am
      Mar 23, 2017
      trail: Old Exit
      578 |
      Mar 23, 2017 @ 3:06am
      Mar 23, 2017
      537 |
      Oct 9, 2016 @ 1:11am
      Oct 9, 2016
      | 1 comments

      Videos of Rotorua Mountain Bike

      tuteata Otb bar clip concussion
      trail: Tūteata
      122 | Apr 20, 2022
      Hot X crash
      trail: Hot X Buns
      95 | Apr 6, 2022
      OTB to broken hip - sound up
      75 | Feb 20, 2022
      (for friday fails). masive crash at skyline NZ
      trail: Mr Black
      150 | Jan 18, 2022
      MONSTER CASE (new rim needed)
      trail: Mr Black
      | Jan 9, 2022
      Split Enz Crash
      trail: Split Enz
      144 | Dec 22, 2021
      MTB Girl meets handle bars
      | Nov 14, 2021
      Crashed on the big step down
      228 | Sep 19, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      The Debt Collector
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 1:45pm
      3 days
      		 DryelevatetrailsMachinery working on lower section
      B.Y.O
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 1:44pm
      3 days
      		 DryelevatetrailsMachinery working in lower section
      Dual Slalom Track
      Jun 25, 2022 @ 2:41pm
      Jun 25, 2022
      		 DrydamosbikeIn really bad condition. Mud, puddles, holes

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Box of Birds
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:24pm
      6 hours
      		 Dry veg trim and debris clearCrawd
      As You Do
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 IdealCouple of wet patches but pretty much...ScottFraser
      As You Do - Not So Hard Line
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 IdealCouple of wet patches but pretty much...ScottFraser
      Link: Katore Rd to Box Of Birds and K2
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 IdealCouple of wet patches but pretty much perfectScottFraser
      Gunna Gotta
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 VariableCouple of wet patches but pretty much...ScottFraser
      Challenge DH
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 VariableCouple of wet patches and some slick...ScottFraser
      Challenge Rockdrop Link
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 VariableScottFraser
      Te Huinga
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 VariableTop 3/4 is great, last chute coming out...ScottFraser
      New Exit
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 VariableTop half is perfect, lower half in the...ScottFraser
      Long Mile Road
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:04pm
      6 hours
      		 VariableScottFraser

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #1122660nzdattowishlistrouteXTERRA Rotorua Long Course MTB 2022 (1 Lap)
      Jul 6, 2022 @ 1:32am
      28 mins
      user #1096762ScottFraseraddreportAs You Do and 8 more
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 10:14pm
      4 hours
      user #2267123CrawdaddreportAs You Do and 1 more
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:23pm
      6 hours
      user #1330306TVMaddreportTumeke and 1 more
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 6:08pm
      8 hours
      user #2759062TracyRTTaddreportRockdrop and 1 more
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 2:35pm
      11 hours

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #923271donalducktrailKung Fu WalrusPretty good argument for making this a G5....
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 4:53pm
      Jun 26, 2022
      user #1461215mtb-tech-geektrailTe RuaUpper section is tight, muddy in the winter...
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 1:07am
      Jun 26, 2022
      user #1461215mtb-tech-geektrailTahi ExtensionA bit more singletrack on the side of the...
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:52am
      Jun 26, 2022
      user #1461215mtb-tech-geektrailRoller CoasterWide open steep DH sections and uphill climbs....
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:19am
      Jun 26, 2022
      user #1461215mtb-tech-geektrailK2Slippery in the wet
      Jun 25, 2022 @ 11:41pm
      Jun 25, 2022

      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

      nametypecityrating
      Skyline - Rotoruabike parkRotorua
      Dodzy Skills Parkskill parkRotorua
      Rotorua BMX Trackskill parkRotorua
      Te Papa o Te Kauri BMX Trackskill parkRotorua
      Wattles Dual Slalom Courseskill parkRotorua

      Upcoming Local Events

      Local Mountain Biking Directory

      Local Trail Supporters

      Pinkbike Articles

      Apr 17, 2020
      Video: Railing &amp; Roosting in the Rotorua Redwoods Video: Railing & Roosting in the Rotorua Redwoods
      ADU Industries welcomes 23-year-old Liam Brierly to the team with this welcome edit.
      Mar 24, 2020
      Video: Joe Breeden's Crankworx Rotorua DH Race Run Video: Joe Breeden's Crankworx Rotorua DH Race Run
      4th place with a lay down for Polygon's new British recruit
      Mar 18, 2020
      Video: Behind the Scenes With Tomas Lemoine at Crankworx Rotorua Video: Behind the Scenes With Tomas Lemoine at Crankworx Rotorua
      Speed and style and slopestyle made up an action-packed week for Lemoine.

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike276232 miles51,122 ft116 miles1,608 ft
      		#12#14,2519,63318377,428
      E-Bike270229 miles49,747 ft114 miles1,608 ft
      		#5#1378,858393,735
      Hike132158 miles19,528 ft66 miles1,575 ft
      		#123#51396,6953645
      Trail Running132155 miles19,032 ft65 miles1,575 ft
      		#116#51186,71673,278
      Horse6162 miles8,612 ft26 miles1,444 ft
      		#71#2482,606217
      • By outhouse & contributors
      • Admins: ralley, kyleMichel, RTT, ArikiT
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