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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
      • 8
      • 5
      • 11
      • 2
      • 6
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Nov 18, 2020
      Uplift Type
      Shuttle
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      42
      Trails Mountain Bike
      42
      Trails E-Bike
      26
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      25 miles
      Total Descent
      7,169 ft
      Total Vertical
      977 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,457 ft
      Reports
      351
      Photos
      83
      Ridden Counter
      17,585

      Photos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike

      trail: Humpty Jumpty
      10 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:48pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Humpty Jumpty
      9 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:48pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Mind the Gap
      9 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:47pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      7 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:46pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      7 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:46pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: The Bends
      5 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:45pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Chewbacca
      10 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:44pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Chewbacca
      28 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:44pm
      Mar 7, 2023

      Videos of Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike

      Mind the Gap
      1 | Mar 19, 2023
      i am still bad
      trail: Mr Twister
      | Mar 12, 2023
      i am bad
      | Mar 12, 2023
      Two Bails, One Stump
      trail: Kārearea
      186 | May 15, 2022
      Wookiee move - big case
      trail: Chewbacca
      173 | Oct 2, 2021
      Taco Tuesday
      192 | Jun 11, 2021
      Caught cam
      trail: Mr Twister
      95 | Feb 26, 2021
      1st ride @ Jumping Jack
      66 | Feb 26, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      sammcdougalriddentrailRipper and 8 more
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 4:37pm
      Sep 4, 2023
      roamingriddentrailThe Bends and 2 more
      Sep 2, 2023 @ 12:31am
      Sep 2, 2023
      aidancornwallriddentrailAbout Time and 1 more
      Aug 30, 2023 @ 12:45am
      Aug 30, 2023
      trailforksaddvideoMountain Biking @ Arapuke Forest
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 12:00am
      Aug 15, 2023
      revel167wishlisttrailMr Twister and 2 more
      Aug 5, 2023 @ 1:22am
      Aug 5, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      newbermudatrailNewOldSkoolBe careful on the drop, probably need to yank...
      Jul 23, 2023 @ 12:59am
      Jul 23, 2023
      BevanJacksontrailThe Bendsvery overgrown right now
      Dec 28, 2022 @ 12:16am
      Dec 28, 2022
      femkesvstrailBack TrackTree down and blocking the full width of the...
      Dec 19, 2022 @ 5:43pm
      Dec 19, 2022
      Lucas21880trailRockyThe trail is steep make sure you have enough...
      Mar 20, 2022 @ 11:37pm
      Mar 20, 2022
      donalducktrailNewOldSkoolReally good track this. Definitely some...
      Jan 9, 2022 @ 4:55pm
      Jan 9, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Paneiri Park 4 36.1 km
      Linklater Reserve 110.3 km
      Te Apiti 3 114 km
      Kohitere Forest 2 4 218.8 km
      Foxton Beach Mountain Bike Trail 120.2 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4225 miles7,169 ft12 miles978 ft
      #449#1883351244,392
      E-Bike2618 miles5,459 ft9 miles978 ft
      #240#12335490
      Hike106 miles1,030 ft2 miles883 ft
      #4,488#11430727
      Trail Running106 miles1,030 ft2 miles883 ft
      #4,500#11530732
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