Taniwha, National DH, The River Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Extremely difficult
Distance
288m
Rating
Description
The River Line has recently been rebuilt with some large gap jumps that should be scoped out before riding the first time. B line with smaller jumps is on the right hand side of the trail after crossing the road. After the jumps riders can choose to continue straight onto the Fool's Gold Line or left back to the main line.
Weather
Details
Condition
Dry
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Grade
-8.3% avg, -15.7% max
Altitude range
553m to 576m
Region
Whakarewarewa ForestLast updated
26 Mar 2026
Links
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Trail features
Jump
Gap Jump
Frequently asked questions
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