Last Updated: 24th Oct 2023
Pohaturoa Track
Submitted by Melissa Franklin
Last Updated: 24th Oct 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 10 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
9.0km
160m
160m
427m
Last Updated: 24th Oct 2023
Submitted by Melissa Franklin
Last Updated: 24th Oct 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 10 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
9.0km
160m
160m
427m
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Plantation/exotic forest
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +6.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -6.0%
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1:20
Slow
1:00
Moderate
0:45
Fast
Park at the carpark at the end of Te Puia which is on SH 5 as you head towards Taupo. Walking away from Te Puia you will see the start of the track at end of carpark. Follow this single track until you get to the Waipa entrance from mountain bike park. Follow the main road into the park and shortly you will leave this road at a small clearing with steps going up to the right. The track markers for this trail are yellow and you should easily be able to follow them along.
This trail includes the peak Pohaturoa.
Views of Te Puia and Geysers as well as Rotorua and lake.
Plenty of carparks but might be busy if Te Puia is open. I would advise you to make sure car is locked and valuables out of sight.
28 km
29 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Generally good.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Showers and taps at Waipa entrance
wet, muddy, wind etc in winter
watch out for mountain bikers
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Loved this track...apart from some steps towards the summit, very runnable and extremely well marked. Nice views and great bush to run through!
October 21, 2023
Great trail so close to town. Perfect to keep busy while others are mountain biking.
October 9, 2020
Didi it twice this week - both time managed to avoid the rain. Steps have been added since I last did it a few years ago so the lookouts are much more accessible. and views across Whakarewarewa and Rotorua to the lake are great. From the trig the steam rising amongst the forest was quite ethereal after the rain. Love the forest sections - majestic trees. Great run with a bit of everything - ups and downs, single track, redwood forest, steps and forest roads.
September 19, 2020
These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
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