Rockdrop Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Rockdrop?

Rockdrop is rated Advanced. The average grade is -7.1% with a maximum grade of -25.6%.

Q: How long is Rockdrop?

Rockdrop is 627m long with an estimated ride time of 5h 23m. The trail has 4m of climbing and -48m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Rockdrop?

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

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Rockdrop?

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

Q: What is the current condition of Rockdrop?

The current condition of Rockdrop is ideal.

Q: What is the elevation of Rockdrop?

Rockdrop ranges from 347m to 391m in elevation.

Q: Where is Rockdrop located?

Rockdrop is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, New Zealand.

Q: How popular is Rockdrop?

Rockdrop has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 8 votes.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Advanced

Distance

627m

Elevation

-48m

Rating

3.8 (8)

Description

Two iconic rock drops give the trail it's name. Those and a couple of rugged roll-overs on piles of logs provide the more technical sections of the trail. The rest of the trail holds nothing particularly gnarly apart from a couple of rutted, rooty corners in the pines towards the end.

Weather

Details

Condition

Ideal

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-7.1% avg, -25.6% max

Altitude range

347m to 391m

Region

Whakarewarewa Forest

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Are dogs allowed on Rockdrop?

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Where is Rockdrop located?

How popular is Rockdrop?

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