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      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.

      You can check the conditions via the webcam near the top of the park, or the weather station.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Kahuterawa (K-Loop)
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: Palmerston North City Council
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      End of Kahuterawa Road, or Scotts Road
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      Bike Park Details
      • 7
      • 4
      • 10
      • 3
      • 7
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 28, 2025
      Uplift Type
      Shuttle
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      42
      Trails Mountain Bike
      45
      Trails E-Bike
      29
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      28 miles
      Total Descent
      9,473 ft
      Total Vertical
      977 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,457 ft
      Reports
      382
      Photos
      112
      Ridden Counter
      20,685

      Photos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike

      trail: Chili Beans
      3 |
      Oct 22, 2024 @ 2:02am
      Oct 22, 2024
      38 |
      Dec 7, 2023 @ 5:33pm
      Dec 7, 2023
      trail: Humpty Jumpty
      30 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:48pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Humpty Jumpty
      31 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:48pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Mind the Gap
      41 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:47pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      19 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:46pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      22 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:46pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: The Bends
      20 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:45pm
      Mar 7, 2023

      Videos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike

      Mind the Gap
      0:12 | 1 | Mar 19, 2023
      i am still bad
      trail: Mr Twister
      0:09 | | Mar 12, 2023
      i am bad
      0:09 | | Mar 12, 2023
      Two Bails, One Stump
      trail: Kārearea
      0:13 | 198 | May 15, 2022
      Wookiee move - big case
      trail: Chewbacca
      0:04 | 202 | Oct 2, 2021
      Taco Tuesday
      0:10 | 202 | Jun 11, 2021
      Caught cam
      trail: Mr Twister
      0:50 | 106 | Feb 26, 2021
      1st ride @ Jumping Jack
      2:25 | 75 | Feb 26, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Humpty Jumpty
      Nov 17, 2024 @ 11:52am
      Nov 17, 2024
      DryE-Bike Despite two days of rain previously,...Colytonboy
      Rhythm and Vines
      Oct 16, 2024 @ 8:57pm
      Oct 16, 2024
      Wet dirtologist MMBC
      Foo Fighter
      Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:24pm
      Sep 1, 2024
      IdealWet but not too wetOutdoor_dude
      About Time
      Sep 1, 2024 @ 11:24pm
      Sep 1, 2024
      IdealWet but not too wetOutdoor_dude
      Mind the Gap
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      Drylachiemartin
      Shuttle Rd
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      Drylachiemartin
      Ripper
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      Very Drylachiemartin
      Riff Raff
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      Drylachiemartin
      Kissing Rock
      Feb 13, 2024 @ 5:31pm
      Feb 13, 2024
      DryRunning good. Clear of vegetation. Prime...RobbieSmith-92
      Mr Twister
      Dec 20, 2023 @ 9:38am
      Dec 20, 2023
      IdealBuzzynz

      Activity Feed

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      YetiBetiBettecommenteventactivity #75626899
      Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:39pm
      23 hours
      YetiBetiBetteaddeventactivity #75626787
      Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:37pm
      23 hours
      ThomasLVKS8friddentrailactivity #75452681 and 3 more
      Jul 8, 2025 @ 6:28am
      Jul 8, 2025
      rumbledukeriddentrailactivity #75443548 and 1 more
      Jul 8, 2025 @ 2:17am
      Jul 8, 2025
      thederseyshoreriddentrailactivity #75214543 and 8 more
      Jul 4, 2025 @ 10:43pm
      Jul 4, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      NeilSsWEQStrailTe Ara KaikohiAbsolutely fantastic family friendly trail...
      Oct 25, 2024 @ 3:23am
      Oct 25, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailRhythm and VinesDidn’t find anything challenging enough with...
      Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:36am
      Jan 7, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailKāreareaTop section is fun and flowey and a solid 3 -...
      Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:32am
      Jan 7, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailJack And The BeanstalkExcellent uphill track. A few challenging...
      Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:29am
      Jan 7, 2024
      tfmbrowntrailFoo FighterFun! Great track. I’m not a big jumper but...
      Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:27am
      Jan 7, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Paneiri Park 4 36.1 km
      Linklater Reserve 110.2 km
      Te Apiti 3 114 km
      Manawatu Gorge Scenic Reserve14.1 km
      Foxton MTB Trails 1 117.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4228 miles9,472 ft14 miles978 ft
      #514#18112383255,414
      E-Bike2921 miles7,877 ft11 miles978 ft
      #329#163591793
      Hike106 miles1,250 ft2 miles935 ft
      #4,446#104324157
      Trail Running106 miles1,250 ft2 miles935 ft
      #4,460#10532492
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