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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
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Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
Trail Head
Photo
Directory Listing
Riding Area
TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Sight
Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
Gate
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Ladder
Stairs
Bridge
Camping
Cabin
Lodge
Bear Cache
Dock
Ranger Station
Summit
Other
For competent riders, 2-5 hours, 30km of trails in total.
Over 30km of trail is available for riding at Arapuke. Trails are mainly a mixture of grade 3 and grade 4 trails for intermediate to advanced riders, with a couple of grade 5 trails thrown in. There is plenty of smooth flowing trails to reward the 4km climb up Back Track. to get there or you can take a drive up Scott's Rd to the new car park and enjoy the trails at the top.
Over 30km of trail is available for riding at Arapuke. Trails are mainly a mixture of grade 3 and grade 4 trails for intermediate to advanced riders, with a couple of grade 5 trails thrown in. There is plenty of smooth flowing trails to reward the 4km climb up Back Track. to get there or you can take a drive up Scott's Rd to the new car park and enjoy the trails at the top.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Shuttleable: YES
AKA: Kahuterawa (K-Loop)
google parking directions Access Info:
End of Kahuterawa Road, or Scotts Road
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Region Details
- 8
- 5
- 13
- 2
- 3
- 1
Activities
Region Status
Open as of Sep 28, 2019 ago
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #381
- Trails (view details)
- 36
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 36
- Trails E-Bike
- 28
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,195 ft
- Total Vertical
- 942 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,421 ft
- Reports
- 71
- Photos
- 86
- Ridden Counter
- 6,945
Popular Arapuke Forest Mountain Biking Trails
Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| The K Loop Classic | 12 miles | |
| Family Flight | 6 miles | |
| Family Flow | 6 miles | |
| Mighty Midgets | 1 miles | |
| Boredom Buster | 4 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic 2019 - Lap 1 race | 8 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic - Brent Boddy Prestige 35 km Lap 3 race | 7 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic Lap 3 Option race | 8 miles | |
| Camelbak Summer Cup - Event 1 race | 5 miles | |
| Arapuke Classic 2019 - Lap 2 race | 7 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 5 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
Yesterday
- 2 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
Past Week
- 17 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
Photos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike
trail: NewOldSkool
29 |
Sep 1, 2019 @ 2:37pm
Sep 1, 2019
trail: Kārearea
9 |
Mar 22, 2019 @ 8:09pm
Mar 22, 2019
trail: Chewbacca
24 |
Mar 17, 2019 @ 12:46am
Mar 17, 2019
trail: Kārearea
47 |
Feb 14, 2019 @ 2:54pm
Feb 14, 2019Videos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Kissing Rock
3:57 |
49 |
May 22, 2019
trail: Kissing Rock
1:45 |
30 |
May 5, 2019
trail: Kissing Rock
1:50 |
25 |
May 5, 2019
trail: Chewbacca
2:37 |
6453 |
Apr 18, 2019
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm and Vines | Sep 28, 2019 @ 2:39pm Sep 28, 2019 | Wet | Josh0983 | ||
| NewOldSkool | Sep 19, 2019 @ 2:27pm Sep 19, 2019 | Variable | dirtologist MMBC | ||
| Kārearea | Sep 19, 2019 @ 1:59am Sep 19, 2019 | Dry | Turaco | ||
| Siberian Express | Sep 1, 2019 @ 2:32pm Sep 1, 2019 | Unknown | dirtologist MMBC | ||
| Back Track | Jul 27, 2019 @ 5:37pm Jul 27, 2019 | Variable | Kylewilloughby | ||
| Chewbacca | Jun 3, 2019 @ 5:48pm Jun 3, 2019 | Prevalent Mud | therealalexmcg | ||
| Zig Zag Link | Apr 20, 2019 @ 1:48pm Apr 20, 2019 | Dry | christiaanjs | ||
| Pūpū Rahi | Jan 25, 2019 @ 9:03pm Jan 25, 2019 | Dry | Kylewilloughby | ||
| About Time | Jan 13, 2019 @ 10:35pm Jan 13, 2019 | Dry | jas95 | ||
| Ripper | Jul 20, 2018 @ 8:21pm Jul 20, 2018 | Prevalent Mud | EnduroNoob |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | toddmurray1 | ridden | trail | Riff Raff and 1 more | Oct 13, 2019 @ 4:05am Oct 13, 2019 |
 | KingsleyH | ridden | trail | Chewbacca | Oct 11, 2019 @ 7:56pm Oct 11, 2019 |
 | kiwirob | ridden | trail | Rocky and 1 more | Oct 9, 2019 @ 12:52pm Oct 9, 2019 |
| kiwirob | wishlist | trail | Kissing Rock and 4 more | Oct 9, 2019 @ 12:50pm Oct 9, 2019 |
| kiwirob | vote | trail | About Time and 5 more | Oct 9, 2019 @ 12:48pm Oct 9, 2019 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Freaking awesome new track. Track takes from... | Apr 19, 2019 @ 3:10pm Apr 19, 2019 | ||
| trail | Excellent down hill track. Flowing and smooth.... | Mar 28, 2019 @ 11:02pm Mar 28, 2019 | ||
| trail | Good track. Bit of a laugh. | Mar 28, 2019 @ 11:01pm Mar 28, 2019 | ||
| trail | Good slog climb to the top. | Mar 28, 2019 @ 11:00pm Mar 28, 2019 | ||
| trail | Great up! I remember riding here back in 2002... | Feb 13, 2019 @ 9:27pm Feb 13, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahimate Reserve | 6 km | ||||
| Ahimate Reserve | 6.1 km | ||||
| Te Apiti | 3 | 1 | 14 km | ||
| Kohitere Forest | 2 | 3 | 18.8 km | ||
| Foxton Beach Mountain Bike Trail | 1 | 20.2 km |
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