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2.9 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-370 ft
Descent
00:23:58
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
1,182 ft
Altitude min
1,349 ft
Altitude max
1,275 ft
Altitude start
1,181 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,657 ft
Distance flat
00:23:58
Avg time

Rotary Ride Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Huka Trails
    Taupo
  • Ref Number
    #2
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25024 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2175 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

In recent years the Rotary Ride has been upgraded to improve the surface and gradients. It is however, a mountain bike track suitable for mountain bike riders. Inexperienced riders on unsuitable bikes will need to be prepared to walk the steeper sections.

Allow a leisurely 2-3 hours to complete the 5.5km trail from Spa Park to Huka Falls and back; or 5-6 hours if you choose to continue on to the Aratiatia Dam, which is another 7km along the river.

Trail deviates in areas from the map when returning to Spa Park from Huka Falls, but is very easy to follow. The trail is a two way track so take care on blind corners.Park map no 2

source: Great Lake Taupo
Access Info

The Rotary Ride track begins at the end of Spa Road in the Spa Thermal Park. You can leave your car here for your return, or be dropped off by a friend, family member or shuttle operator.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to rotary-ride trailhead (-38.672770, 176.088350)

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        Rotary Ride, Taupo NZ – Mountain Biking...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rotary Ride

        ▼ Where is Rotary Ride located?
        Rotary Ride is located in Huka Trails, Taupo, New Zealand. It is part of the Huka Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.67277, 176.08835.
        ▼ How hard is Rotary Ride?
        Rotary Ride is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rotary Ride?
        Rotary Ride has 85 m of elevation gain. The trail has 113 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 360 m to 411 m.
        ▼ How long is Rotary Ride?
        Rotary Ride is 4.7 km long. The trail type is singletrack.

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