Pines Loop
- 1.0 mi
- loop
- 842 ft
- climb
- Extreme
- difficulty
- Gravel
- surface
Pines Loop is a 1.0-mile mountain bike trail that makes a loop in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 30 ft and 270 ft above sea level, with roughly 840 ft of climbing over the route. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Tauriko, about 2.6 miles southeast of the start. For camping, Silver Birch Holiday Park and Fernland Natural Springs are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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