Rotorua Redwoods

Grinder  (1.30km)

Last Update: 30/12/2014

Difficulty

Easy, Intermediate, Advanced, A & B Lines

Slope

Moderate, Undulating, Steep

Space

Open, Tight

Surface

Dirt, Heavy leaf and branch litter, Roots, Rutted

Trail type

Single track

Notes:

I wasn’t expecting  to ride Grinder, certainly not on my  XC bike but due to logging in the Genesis area I was forced to divert from Katore Rd down Grinder.

Grinder didn’t rate highly on my experiences in the Redwoods, for the most part it is a  straight trail that follows the fall line meaning a lot of brake is required.  A few ruts and roots keep you on your toes  but until the trail takes a turn near Nursery  Rd there really isn’t much to get excited about.

The section  at the bottom that runs parallel to Nursery  Road shows a bit more character winding its way toward the Creek trail exit.

Not on my  recommended list but very ridable.

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