Best Mountain Bike Trails in Taupo
Trails
Showing 1 - 10 of 100 trails
Intermediate
4.0 km
18m
-166m
5h 1m
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
Intermediate
1.2 km
-71m
36 min
a short little downhill run with small rolling drops and high speed corners.
Easy
3.1m
188m
-61m
20h 59m
Runs from Contact Power Station lookout north beside the road, through a squeeze, to follow the true left (western side) of the Waikato River to Aratiatia Dam. Two way with walkers. Park map no 5.
Advanced
2.3m
41m
-65m
12h 16m
Runs off Scraggs in a twisty uphill followed by a great downhill to exit at Managers Corner. Park map no 23.
Extremely difficult
591m
-37m
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.
Easy
947m
33m
-32m
3h 13m
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.
Intermediate
975m
30m
-31m
5h 2m
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.
Advanced
992m
3m
-82m
4h 24m
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
Easy
901m
14m
-47m
5h 29m
This track links Huka Falls car park to Kefi Café and the carpark by the big helicopter. The track zig zags in native bush and pine uphill from Huka Falls. It is located on DOC land. Please give way to other users. Park map no 12. Shared path with walkers in either direction, so take care.
Intermediate
2.5 km
14m
-43m
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.