Te Poaka aka The Pig Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Te Poaka?

Te Poaka is rated Intermediate. The average grade is -7.1% with a maximum grade of -47.2%.

Q: How long is Te Poaka?

Te Poaka is 2.2m long with an estimated ride time of 7h 15m. The trail has 30m of climbing and -182m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Te Poaka?

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

Q: Are e-bikes allowed on Te Poaka?

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

Q: What is the current condition of Te Poaka?

The current condition of Te Poaka is variable.

Q: What is the elevation of Te Poaka?

Te Poaka ranges from 424m to 589m in elevation.

Q: Where is Te Poaka located?

Te Poaka is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, New Zealand.

Q: How popular is Te Poaka?

Te Poaka has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 32 votes.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

2.2m

Elevation

30m

-182m

Rating

4.8 (32)

Description

A flowy grade 3 trail starting next to Hot X Buns and finishing at the Hot X exit. A perfect loop to compliment Apumoana climb.The name, which translates to "the pig", came from the pig tusks which the trail builders found while building.Dec 2023 track was voted no.6 in the world Trailforks/PinkbikeBuilt by Empire of Dirt with funding from the Rotorua Lakes Council.

Weather

Details

Condition

Variable

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-7.1% avg, -47.2% max

Altitude range

424m to 589m

Region

Whakarewarewa Forest

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Te Poaka located?

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