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2,100 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
1,110 ft
Altitude min
1,135 ft
Altitude max
1,115 ft
Altitude start
1,135 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-2.5%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
984 ft
Distance climb
584 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
Avg time
Ball and Chain Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
A flat link trail that lets riders get between Nursery Rd. and the 8 Mile Gate entry to the forest without riding on the road or car park at the trailhead. The trail is two-way and it splits in places to allow for better flow, stay left.
Bridges have been removed and the track is nice and wide.
Please use this trail and stay off the road.
source: Ride Rotorua
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aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 8 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 204 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 2,958 rides
- Last: Jul 10, 2026
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(-38.184860, 176.274670)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ball and Chain
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Where is Ball and Chain located?
Ball and Chain is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.18486, 176.27467.
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How hard is Ball and Chain?
Ball and Chain is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Ball and Chain?
Ball and Chain has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,110 ft to 1,135 ft.
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How long is Ball and Chain?
Ball and Chain is 2,100 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
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