Bay of Plenty · Mountain biking

Challenge Roadside

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

1.5 mi
round trip
237 ft
climb
Intermediate
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Challenge Roadside is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,110 ft and 1,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 1: small obstacles like roots and loose stones, fine for most riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Rotorua, about 2.5 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pohaturoa, Tangatarua and Ngatautara. For camping, Waipa Forest Camp and Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 73 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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