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3,199 ft
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:05:02
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,331 ft
Altitude min
1,410 ft
Altitude max
1,372 ft
Altitude start
1,371 ft
Altitude end
-20.8%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
1,204 ft
Distance climb
1,296 ft
Distance down
627 ft
Distance flat
00:05:02
Avg time
Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) Details
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Ref Number#30
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AKABBC
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
Start and finish on Bumble Bee. There is an option to loop back into SH Fun, Meet up with the end of Waipouwerawera then carry on to some trickier country along the edge of the park. Swoopy downhill back to Bumble Bee that takes you back to the start of Zip. Park map reference 30.
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By Bumble Bee or off SH Fun.
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6 Months
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 88 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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(-38.654520, 176.080520)
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Nearby Trails
- Sh Fun - Bbc Link 745 ft
- Bumble Bee 1,381 ft
- Log In 1,398 ft
- Kègresse 1,430 ft
- Zip 1,457 ft
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Where is Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) located?
Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) 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 -38.65452, 176.08052.
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How hard is Bumble Bee Contact (BBC)?
Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Bumble Bee Contact (BBC)?
Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,331 ft to 1,410 ft.
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Is Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) a point to point trail?
Yes, Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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