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1.8 miles
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-407 ft
Descent
00:14:42
Avg time
-237 ft
Altitude change
1,181 ft
Altitude min
1,502 ft
Altitude max
1,418 ft
Altitude start
1,181 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
26.8%
Grade min
2,710 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:14:42
Avg time
Taura Details
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
The English language translation of the Maori word Taura is - Tether, rope, cable, cord. In this case, it represents a tether that connects the outback trails with the inner trails of Whakarewarewa forest.
At the end of Taura there is a new return loop on Yellow Brick Road Trail. This short section is built at the same grade as the rest of Yellow Brick Road.
Keep in mind that the tar seal 8 Mile Gate Road. is off-limits to riders - make use of Taura trail to link back towards the inner network of trails.
The open areas of this trail can succumb to frost damage, so please avoid when frosty.
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Access Info
Starts on Green Lake Road near Sandstone Road. It intersects with Tikitapu Rd, goes along the road a bit and then the trail continues very close to the intersection with the tar seal 8 Mile Gate Rd.
Riders coming from the end of Kung Fu Walrus trail will appreciate this option to avoid either the big climb over Moerangi Rd. or the long slog around Sandstone/Fern Drive to get back to the inner network trails.
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Directions to taura trailhead
(-38.213910, 176.287400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taura
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Where is Taura located?
Taura is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.21391, 176.2874.
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How hard is Taura?
Taura is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Taura?
Taura has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,181 ft to 1,502 ft.
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Is Taura a point to point trail?
Yes, Taura is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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