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18.8 miles
Distance
2,173 ft
Climb
-2,176 ft
Descent
1,353 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,099 ft
Altitude min
1,306 ft
Altitude start
1,302 ft
Altitude end
-41%
Grade max
56.1%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat
The Huka Trails loop runs from Spa Park across the Rotary Ride e to Huka Falls. On to Aratiatia Dam and back via the Wairakei Valley.
source: Inspired Rides
Detailed Description
Huka Trails is a 19 mile popular intermediate route located near Taupo. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 2,173 ft with a max elevation of 1,353 ft then descends -2,176 ft.
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Stats
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Distance19 miles
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Avg time1 hr 24 min
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Altitude min1,099 ft
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Altitude start1,306 ft
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Altitude end1,302 ft
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Climb2,173 ft
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Descent-2,176 ft
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Grade max-41%
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Grade min56.1%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat5 miles
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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Lake Taupo - Huka Trails
5:57 | 245 | comments: 0 | favs:
Sep 29, 2021
Rotary Ride, Taupo NZ – Mountain Biking Trails – To Huka Falls & Aratiatia Dam
trail: Rotary Ride
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Jun 14, 2021
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