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Rainbow Mountain Summit Track

Rainbow Mountain Summit Track aka Te Tihi O Ruru Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

2 m

Elevation

279m
-18m

Rating

4.3 (8)

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

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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

Last updated

9 Apr 2026

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