Bay of Plenty · Mountain biking

Tank to Town

2.4 mi
round trip
773 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Tank to Town is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,100 ft and 1,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lake Ōkareka, about 2.9 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Opawhero Hill, Pohaturoa and Moerangi. For camping, Waipa Forest Camp and Holdens Bay Holiday Park & Conference Centre are within about 6 miles. There are 75 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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