Mountain Bike Trails in Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest

2 Chooks Scratching

A trail that winds through the trees as an alternative to the middle part of Mrs and also has a link onto Outback near the end.

Beagle Boys #8

Runs off Scraggs in a twisty uphill followed by a great downhill to exit at Managers Corner. Park map no 23.

Budda

Buddha is a big air jump line for expert riders looking to push limits. The trail is packed with spines, steep lips, big step downs, gaps and lily pad features. Most are gaps, and the trail is constantly being worked on so look before you leap - this trail is no joke.

Bumble Bee #29

Short up and down ride starting on the new entrance to the park where Q Line Road used to go out to Wairakei Drive. Park map reference 29.

Bumble Bee Contact (BBC) #30

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.

Buzzard #43

Fast sandy downhill with some opportunities to get air. Park map no 43. Was closed following post Gabrielle logging. Now has been reconfigured to land you into Tank Stand Down.

Cathedral

Heads north parallel to Karetoto Road then dives down the old Tunnel Track then turns back to wind through a gully and then climb back up to Karetoto Road.

Chain Link #52

Link from the junction of Outback II/Outback III onto Slalom to avoid riding all of Outback Park map no 52.

Coaster #37

Fun, flowy, jumpy, bermy goodness. Improving every year as the trees grow. Park map no 37.

Cole's Killer #45

Access from the top of Snakes N Ladders. Cole's Killer is a fast, tight trail with a variety of jumps and drops and off-camber high lines, though all have B-lines or can be rolled. The track descends through established pines before traversing a fast, flowy open section and pops out at the Connection. Park map no 45.

Contact Tracing #65

Another quality "Mad Engineers" production. Old school single track through recently cut over pine, so expect a bit of everything. Features the Impel bridge as it crosses the Steamfields trail. If any one says Contact Tracing is easy then they must be talking about something else. Starts just after the road crossing at the beginning of Outback and Beyond and runs on to the Steamfields track above the Contact steamfield.

Cyclonic

A new trail in the 2023 logged area that connects from Managers Corner to either Zip or to the exit onto Wairakei Drive. It has some short swooping descents followed by a short climb as it passes through gullies so gear selection is key.

Debs Track #41

The track is closing over as the pines, planted about 2010, get bigger. First section is downhill and while it is labeled grade 4 there are only a few roots and tricky corners to negotiate. Climbs back to the start at the top of Ground Effect Grinder / Kinda Grinder or you can exit across the road onto Mr and Mrs or continue onto Waipouwerawera. Park map no 41.

Dier Straights

New downhill trail on land prevoiusly in pasture. It runs from Old Farts Lookout (top of Zee Zee Top) down to the junction of Debs/Mr&Mrs/Waipouwerawera. Hand built single track so a little narrow in places - bring your skinny pedals. Now that ain't workin' that's the way you do it !

Eddie's 400

A fast, flowy descent from the high point of Outback to Resort Track, exiting close to the Wairakei drive underpass. Hand cut turns, small double-able features and a few steeper corners make for an exciting rip for skilled riders. Built by Bike Taupo in April 2025.

Eddie's 400 #54

Access track between the Resort track and Outback/Steamfields.

Ferret #25

Tourist Trap extension loop. Plenty of ferrety twists and turns. Park map no 25.

Hammer It #34

Links Into the main climbing trails of the park from the Craters Road car park. A new underpass is scheduled, until then take care on the road crossing. Park map no 34.

Hootenanny

Descending from the high point of the Outback climb, Hootenanny is a fast, tight singletrack descent with small jumps and drops that make for an active ride. The trail treats you to both quick turns and swoopy, rolling straights, making it a great choice for riders looking for a technical, engaging ride. Exits onto Sugar Daddy.

Hukajet Challenge 32a

Shortcut off Scraggs back to Scraggs Return. A couple of structures you can choose to attack. The Hukajet Challenge is one of life's lesser challenges.