Rainbow Mountain Summit Track aka Te Tihi O Ruru Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
2 m
Elevation
279m
-18m
Rating
Description
Open to uphill mountain biking only, the Rainbow Mountain Summit Track is part of a fantastic mountain bike loop. Start on the Te Ara Ahi Cycle Trail (Grade 2 - Easy) from the carpark on SH 5 or at Te Ranga (Kerosene Creek). Ride uphill on Te Tihi O Ruru (the summit track) and descend on Te Ranga, a downhill mountain bike only track (Grade 4 - Advanced).
Weather
Hourly forecast →Details
Condition
Variable
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Hard
Grade
13.7% avg, -22.3% max
Altitude range
452m to 713m
Region
Rainbow MountainLast updated
9 Apr 2026
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