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The Pinnacles Track Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Intermediate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

3.2m

Elevation

301m
-76m

Description

From Hydro Camp junction, take the Pinnacles Track which climbs and sidles around a hill before following a more open ridge. Enjoy impressive views down a branch of the Tairua River and the rugged volcanic landforms of Tauranikau and the Pinnacles.Pinnacles Hut and Dancing Camp Campsite are a short walk down signposted side tracks. At the Dancing Camp Campsite, look for the remains of the Dancing Camp Dam, built in 1921. This stringer flume dam was the second largest dam in the valley, and was partly restored in 1994.

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Details

E-bike access

Not allowed

Physical rating

Moderate

Grade

7.1% avg, -21.0% max

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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