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Black House Down

Black House Down Mountain Bike Trail

Status

CLOSED

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

736 m

Elevation

7m
-129m

Rating

4.2 (8)

Description

A new grade 4 trail which starts midway between the Eagle vs Shark Picnic Table and Tukonohi on Koe Koe Rd, ends at Te Pūtake o Tawa shuttle pickup. Named after the infamous Black House on Tarawera Rd which came down the day this trail was finished. Built by Velosolutions, July 2021. As this trail is all in the open, it can succumb to frost damage, so please avoid when frosty.

Weather

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Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-16.6% avg, -41.2% max

Altitude range

454m to 576m

Trail features

Berm
Drop

Last updated

9 Apr 2026

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