Lakes Shortcut Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Lakes Shortcut?

Lakes Shortcut is rated Easy. The average grade is -7.3% with a maximum grade of -21.1%.

Q: How long is Lakes Shortcut?

Lakes Shortcut is 265m long with an estimated ride time of 1h 43m.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Lakes Shortcut?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Lakes Shortcut. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Lakes Shortcut?

E-bikes are allowed (Class 1 only) on Lakes Shortcut.

Q: What is the elevation of Lakes Shortcut?

Lakes Shortcut ranges from 25m to 45m in elevation.

Q: Where is Lakes Shortcut located?

Lakes Shortcut is located in Pauanui - Tairua, New Zealand.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

265m

Description

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E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-7.3% avg, -21.1% max

Altitude range

25m to 45m

Region

Pauanui - Tairua

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Lakes Shortcut Mountain Bike Trail