Kataore

Kataore is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, inside Whakarewarewa Conservation Park. It is 0.6 miles each way, 1.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,570 ft and 2,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 4 or higher: very steep, technical terrain that only expert riders should attempt. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lake Ōkareka, about 1.9 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Moerangi, Opawhero Hill and Kakapiko. For camping, Lake Ōkāreka Campsite and Waipa Forest Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 72 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.