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2,933 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-346 ft
Descent
00:06:21
Avg time
-340 ft
Altitude change
1,467 ft
Altitude min
1,807 ft
Altitude max
1,807 ft
Altitude start
1,467 ft
Altitude end
-11.6%
Grade
-40.6%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
223 ft
Distance climb
2,661 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:06:21
Avg time
Pest Control Details
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Named after the Wallabies that are often found on the trail and their ability to almost find themselves under you wheels.
Hand built and flowing in a similar style to Tukonohi Trail. There are a couple of short, flat pedalling sections but overall it's a fun descent that is action packed with small features.
A couple of drops require the rider to be able to loft their front wheel - if you're riding it for the first time be sure to take it easy and scope it out. One of them is only obvious when you're right on top of it - so don't be too enthusiastic on your first ride down. If you're not sure, walk or go round the couple of more technical sections - you'll still love the riding on the remainder of it
The nature of the trail changes a little with the terrain, a few roots, a few greasy corners if it's damp underfoot.
Pest Control crosses over the singletrack climbing trail of Sidewinder - it's clearly marked so you can't get it wrong.
Access Info
From the high point of Hill Road, opposite the start of Frontal Lobotomy trail. If you're coming from Direct Rd or the western side (Waipa MTB carpark side) of Hill Rd - ride to the entry to Frontal Lobotomy and Whaki is on your left.
If you're riding up Hill Rd from the Eastern side (Eagle Vs Shark side), as soon as the hill flattens off you'll see the entry to Tukonohi on your right - go a little further to reach Whaki.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 20 miles average
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- 57 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 290 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Directions to pest-control trailhead
(-38.173760, 176.307850)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pest Control
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Where is Pest Control located?
Pest Control is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.17376, 176.30785.
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How hard is Pest Control?
Pest Control is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 11.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Pest Control?
Pest Control has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 346 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,467 ft to 1,807 ft.
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Is Pest Control a point to point trail?
Yes, Pest Control is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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