Rotorua – Advanced mountain bike loop – Black House/Black Trails – Whakarewarewa Forest –
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Difficulty: Black or Grade 5
Type of Riding: XC/All Mountain
Distance: 14 km
Elevation Gain: 890 meters
Ride Time: 2.5 – 4+ hours
Description: This is a fantastic loop that starts from the “Black House” parking area off of Tarawera Road. You climb up three times and ride three classic challenging Rotorua descents. A must do for anyone looking for a fun and challenging trail ride.
Thanks to Bike Culture for helping to create this route.
Key trails are: Whāki, Te Rua, and Kataore.
Black House, Advanced Trails Route – Ridespots.com on Trailforks.com