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1.1 miles
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-773 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-541 ft
Altitude change
997 ft
Altitude min
1,538 ft
Altitude max
1,538 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-9.542%
Grade
-52.219%
Grade max
33.034%
Grade min
1,671 ft
Distance climb
3,810 ft
Distance down
189 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time
Mr Black Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaSkyline - Rotorua
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeDH, AM, DJ
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Skinny, Wallride
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Year Opened2016
From Simple Jack to Mr. Black, discover the epic transformation at Skyline Rotorua Gravity Park and ride the new line that boasts 32 jumpable features including tables, step downs, step ups, sharks fins, doubles, as well as a road gap and wall ride, all connected by massive sculpted berms.
Access Info
Skyline Gondola
Trail Supporters
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Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 26.0 km average
6 Months
- 29 rides
- 19.9 km avg distance
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- 219 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to mr-black trailhead
(-38.114942, 176.213241)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr Black
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Where is Mr Black located?
Mr Black is located in Skyline - Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Skyline - Rotorua trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.11494, 176.21324.
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How hard is Mr Black?
Mr Black is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.542%.
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What is the elevation gain for Mr Black?
Mr Black has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 773 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 997 ft to 1,538 ft.
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Is Mr Black a point to point trail?
Mr Black is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is machine groomed.
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